Strauss & co - 17 March 2014, Cape Town

103 279 A Colonial rosewood and ebony deeds box, 18th century the moulded rectangular two-plank hinged top applied with brass bosses, the sides with carrying handles, on a moulded base, 16,5cm high, 56,5cmwide, 32,65cm deep R15 000–20 000 280 A Batavian ebony settee, 18th century the shaped top rail carved with a flowerhead flanked by leafy tendrils, flowers and fruit above a row of spindles, caned seat, on twist-turned and carved block legs, twist-turned side supports, on bun feet, 117cmwide R25 000–30 000 281 A Batavian teak and ebony brass-mounted chest, 18th century the rectangular hinged top with brass bosses, the front with a pierced heart- shaped escutcheon plate, with two panelled drawers below, the sides with brass handles, on bun feet, 80cm high, 146cmwide, 60cm deep (2) R40 000–50 000 280 281 279