Strauss & co - 10 October 2016, Cape Town

336 A Cape Colonial silver-mounted inkwell modelled as a hippopotamus, maker’s initials JC for John Courtenay, late 19th century realistically modelled, its back with a hinged cover fitted with a detachable brass inkwell, standing four-square on a hippopotamus’tooth on four silver ball feet, the end with a silver mount, repairs to front left foot, 21cm high, 25cm long R10 000–15 000 John Courtenay was registered as a Jeweller and Silversmith in Cape Town in the late 1800s. He is mentioned in Lawrence Green, Something Rich and Strange , page 35 The Cape of Good Hope General Directory (1880), Courtenay J is recorded as a watchmaker working at 77 Longmarket Street, Cape Town. The General Directory and Guide Book (1884), Courtenay J is recorded as watchmaker and jeweller, Spin Street, Cape Town. 337 A Colonial teak and brass-mounted kist, Lamu, 19th century the hinged rectangular top above a carved foliate panel, the reverse and sides with carved geometric panels, the sides with carrying handles, the whole with pierced and foliate brass strap-work, repairs, 34cm high, 95cmwide, 38,5cm deep ; on an associated stand with bun feet, 45,5cm high (2) R6 000–8 000 338 339 337 336 132