Strauss & co - 22 October 2012, Cape Town

246 A Dutch Colonial hardwood and brass-mounted chest, 19th century the hinged rectangular top with brass bosses centring a brass plaque engraved with a fish, engraved corners, the sides with brass carrying- handles, on ring-turned bun feet, restorations and repairs, 40cm high, 68cmwide, 38cm deep R10 000 – 15 000 247 A brass alms dish, 17th century the centre decorated with two spies from the Land of Canaan, enclosed by a foliate border, the broad rim punched with a band of flowerheads, 29cm diameter R6 000 – 8 000 Golden Griffin, San Jose, California 248 A Dutch Colonial hardwood, copper and brass-mounted deeds box, 19th century the rectangular hinged top and front applied with copper bosses and brass filigree pierced and punched mounts, the sides with carrying-handles, on ribbed block feet, 38cm high, 56cmwide, 34cm deep R7 000 – 9 000 246 248 249 249 A Dutch brass parrot perch, late 18th century fitted with a pair of feeding bowls, with suspension hook, 60cm high R5 000 – 7 000 Rupert Gentle, Nr Pewsey, Wiltshire 69