SOUTHERN AFRICAN TREASURES. 2.

SOUTHERN AFRICAN TREASURES. 2.

I am not winning the battle against advancing years and bereavement and injury regrettably mean I am having to "downsize"

Most of these items were brought with me when I emigrated to Spain in the early 1990s. They are, of course, available to everyone, but will have a special nostalgic memory to many fellow "SAFFAS" All were acquired in Southern Africa, many from the 1960s.

Part proceeds will go to the charities AGE CONCERN and also to ADANA, the marvellous rescue centre in Estepona for abandoned and mis-treated animals.

1992 - Goodbye to my Hyde Park Corner Johannesburg Gallery in South Africa.

1993 - Hello to the ancient Berber Fort where I worked gathering local rugs near Marrakech, North Africa.

THE T SHIRT SELLER IN THE CAPE TOWN MARKET ONLY HAD THE "NEW" FLAG, but suddenly remembered that he had three "Old" ones in a box in his van. No one wants these he told me. I bought them all. In 25 years of picking up South African vistors at Malaga Airport simply holding this in front of me guarantees recognition. Large size. Euros 35.

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THIS FLOCK WORKING.............

THIS VERY OLD MEALIE STOMP NEVER TRAVELLED FAR BECAUSE I FOUND IT IN PORT ELIZABETH in the early 1970s. It is very solid, hand carved from one huge branch, or maybe even the trunk, of a yellow wood tree from the Knysna area. It has always found a display corner in my kitchen but now needs a new appreciative home. Height 87 cms. and diameter 33 cms. Euros 90.

ANTIQUE COPPER PRINTING PLATE used by the "STANDARD TRADING COMPANY LIMITED" Wine and Spirit Merchants of 218 Commissioner Street East, Johannesburg, in the early 1900s. These plates are important momentos of early 20th century commerce. Mount them on a simple hessian background for a special wall hanging. Size 8 x 20,5 cms. Euros 18.

ANTIQUE COPPER PRINTING PLATE used by THE TOBACCO COMPANY OF RHODESIA AND SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED in the early 1900s. Although no longer in existance the company records are kept in the English National Archives Office in Kew, London. Size 7 x 20,5 cms. Euros 18.

SIMMER AND JACK PROPRIETARY MINES LIMITED was formed by two immigrant entrepreneurs SIMMER (a German) and JACK ( a Scot) in the late 1800s and was active in the gold mining field. They were bought out in the early 1900s by one of the mining giants and the company still operates within the group. It is now colossal in the platinum industry and has its offices in a business park in northern Johannesburg. Size 5,5 x 26 cms. Euros 18.

ANTIQUE COPPER PRINTING PLATE used by auctioneers and live stock salesmen of A. C. TRAUBE who had offices within the Newtown Market in central Johannesburg. The produce and livestock market was moved to southern Johannesburg in the 1970s. This allowed the old buildings to be converted to an art centre with a theatre and many surrounding cafes and shops. Size 5,5 x 20,5 cms. Euros 18.

A TINY, BUT IMPORTANT, POT FOUND ON THE BARS AND TABLES IN MANY EATERIES IN THE EARLY 1900s, this contained toothpicks. Sadly now the container is of throw away plastic. Size is only 4 cms. high and 5 cms. in diameter. Euros 15.

IT IS A MEASURE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS BOOK THAT IT FIRST APPEARED IN 1961 AND HAS BEEN REPRINTED THREE TIMES SINCE. Author, Julian Jeffs, is a true master of his subject. You will not need anything further. Euros 10. The BERTRAMS book is a catalogue of their wines but also has much back ground, maps and seldom seen photos of cellars and the grapes themselves. Euros 10.

THREE USEFUL LITTLE BOOKS, The first of which will bring tears to your eyes when you see the original price sticker of 17 cents, the price it was at Pick n Pay in the first of their supermarkets in the Transvaal in Bedfordview in the mid 1960s. This book Euros 10, the second and third are Euros 5 each.

OPPOSITES. The guide to "STELLENBOSCH AND ITS WINE ROUTE" reflects the town itself -- slow and leisurely -- while the second, John Platter`s "SOUTH AFRICAN WINES, 2002, is 506 action packed pages of data. Take them both in moderation. Euros 5 each.

TWO SERIOUS AND IMPORTANT REFERENCE BOOKS ON CAPE FURNITURE. The first called TOWN AND COUNTRY FURNITURE OF THE CAPE dates from 1987 and has 19 sections, 224 pages and 939 illustrations. The second is CAPE COUNTRY FURNITURE by the same authors has 367 pages covering 39 sections. There are 1247 illustrations. Euros 28 each.

TWO USEFUL ADDITIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED BOOKS ON CAPE FURNITURE are shown here. Easy and informative. Euros 15 each.

"TRANSVAAL 1961 TO 1971, was published in 1971 to coincide with the 10th anniversary of South Africa becoming independent. Much of the material was provided by both nnational and local governments. It makes interesting reading if you lived there at this time. Euros 10. The second book "THE OLD TRANSVAAL - 1834 to 1899 - is well written and packed with information, documents, maps and photographs and deserves a place on the library shelf. Euros 15.

TRUE NOSTALGA TIME FOR VAALIES. Two of Johannesburg`s most famous artists, Arnold Benjamin and Abe Berry have captured what has been eradicated from our city. Thanks to both for the memories. Books are Euros 20 each.

THREE BOOKS WHICH ONLY SAFFAS WILL REALLY UNDERSTAND. NIGHT STALK is the result of two researches who spent a six month "internship" with a pride of 39 lions in the eastern Kruger Park. Great information and even better photography, much of it at night. Euros 15. MEMORIES OF A GAME RANGER tells the deveelopment of the Kruger over his 40 year stint as a game warden there. Euros 5. SOLO is the story of an Austrian resarcher who rescued the runt of the litter of wild dogs and returned him to the wild in Serengeti. Euros 5.

THE AFRICAN LILY ---- AGAPANTHUS; one of the plants South Africa gave the world. Hang this linen picture in your kitchen, or maybe outside if you have a covered terrace. Euros 15.

STREET ART - JOHANNESBURG STYLE. A family of Hippos, cast in brass and weighing nearly as much as the real thing. Marvellous paper weights. Euros 10.

I KNOW THIS IS NOT SOUTH AFRICAN BUT -- I got it in the morning market in Quetta, a town in the North West of Pakistan a couple of kilometres from the Afghan border in 1983. The Mujahadeen carried out retribution on the Soviet invaders nightly and brought their loot to the Quetta market most mornings. You could buy anything from a tank to a trinket. It was with me in SA for the 10 years prior to emigration therefore qualifies for permanent SA residence and can appear on these pages. Never have cold ears, anywhere, again. Euros 48.

RARE RHODESIAN BOOK which will be of interest to serious gardeners. Everything from the giant Baobab to the tiny ground covers. Many full colour photographs. Euros 15. The booklet on the right is a full colour guide to 8 National Botanical Gardens of South Africa. Euros 5.

GUS SILBER, UNLIKE HIS CONTEMPORARY FELLOW JOHANNESBURG ARTISTS TAKES HIS INSPIRATION FROM THE PRESENT DAY SOUTH AFRICA. IT PROVIDES A RICH SOURCE ----------------Madam and Eve are a team. Euros 5. The second Gus Silber book disects most modern situations in SA. It leaves you in tears, one lot from laughter, the other from frustration. Euro 15

RHODESIAN COINS - a 1964 shilling with the Queen`s head depicted on one side. The 1973 5 cent piece is from the new era and depicts the national flower, the flame lily, on the front. Both in excellent condition. Euros 15 the pair.

THE COINS could be made into a unique bracelet or necklace/pendant.

THE FINAL ITEM FOR THE BRAAI MASTER WHO HAS EVERYTHING.......euros 25.

REMEMBER FLOCKS OF THESE? 5 Euros each if you can catch them.