Rare Cape silver presentation beaker by John Townsend, Circa 1824- 1841 inscribed: “Presented by Mrs Keiser; to Capt. Brooks of the Lavinia, as a token of respect, for attention, shown to her Sister, and Brother, Lissette, and Theodore Keiser, during a Passage in his ship, from London to ye Cape of Good Hope.” and dated Cape Town Feb 10, 1832. The reverse side having the initials JB.

Rare Cape silver presentation beaker by John Townsend, Circa 1824- 1841 inscribed: “Presented by Mrs Keiser; to Capt. Brooks of the Lavinia, as a token of respect, for attention, shown to her Sister, and Brother, Lissette, and Theodore Keiser, during a Passage in his ship, from London to ye Cape of Good Hope.” and dated Cape Town Feb 10, 1832. The reverse side having the initials JB.

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A silver beaker from 1824-1841, inscribed with a presentation message and initials, from John Townsend’s collection.

  • The description notes a similar example dated 1826 is illustrated on page 50 of S. Welz, Cape Silver.

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