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Railway Plaque of South African Origen
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Railway Plaque of South African Origen

1900 - 1920
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A large Navette shaped wooden plaque with the coat of arms for the South African Cape Railways. It bears the inscription " Cape Government Railways" and "Spes Bona" which means Good Hope. It is a rare Colonial piece and in good condition. Circa 1890-1900.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
70cm (27.56")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this Cape Government Railways Plaque to the 1900s.

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SA1193063
Dealers Internal Reference
A4908
Description
A large Navette shaped wooden plaque with the coat of arms for the South African Cape Railways. It bears the inscription " Cape Government Railways" and "Spes Bona" which means Good Hope. It is a rare Colonial piece and in good condition. Circa 1890-1900.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via phone

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Cape Government Railways Plaque to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193063
Dealers Internal Ref
A4908
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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An oval dark wood plaque inscribed with Cape Government Railways featuring a painted coat of arms and gilded floral scrollwork.
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Archive I An oval dark wood plaque inscribed with Cape Government Railways featuring a painted coat of arms and gilded floral scrollwork.

Railway Plaque of South African Origen

Archive II An oval dark wood plaque inscribed with Cape Government Railways featuring a painted coat of arms and gilded floral scrollwork. View II
Archive III An oval dark wood plaque inscribed with Cape Government Railways featuring a painted coat of arms and gilded floral scrollwork. View III
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Archive V An oval dark wood plaque inscribed with Cape Government Railways featuring a painted coat of arms and gilded floral scrollwork. View V
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
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An oval dark wood plaque inscribed with Cape Government Railways featuring a painted coat of arms and gilded floral scrollwork.
Railway Plaque of South African Origen
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An oval dark wood plaque inscribed with Cape Government Railways featuring a painted coat of arms and gilded floral scrollwork.
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  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Colonial
  • MaterialMahogany, Gold Leaf, Paint
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHeraldic crest, Scrollwork filigree, Pointed oval shape, Gilt lettering
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 70 cm (28 in)

This Victorian colonial wall plaque takes a pointed oval shape in dark brown mahogany with an applied gold leaf and painted finish. The surface displays a central heraldic crest with animal supporters flanked by intricate gilded floral scrollwork filigree, enclosed within a roundel bearing the gilt lettering of the Cape Government Railways inscription. The visible signs of age include gentle surface patina across the polished timber. Measuring 43 cm high by 70 cm wide, the piece fits neatly on a narrow wall space in a gentleman's library or study today, hung vertically or horizontally as a distinctive historical conversation piece.

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Cape Government Railways was formed in 1874 to manage rail transport across the Cape Colony in southern Africa. Official heraldic plaques were produced to adorn railway headquarters, station halls, and premier passenger carriages to signify government ownership and authority.

Victorian railway plaques were typically constructed from polished hardwoods such as mahogany or teak, decorated using hand-applied paint, gold leaf gilding, and varnish transfers to display detailed coat of arms imagery.

Authentic period plaques exhibit natural wood shrinkage, subtle cracking or crazing to the lacquered surface, accurate period typography, and proper heraldic iconography specific to nineteenth-century transport authorities.

Display the plaque as a focal feature in a study, home office, or hallway gallery wall. Placing it alongside dark wood panelling, leather seating, or vintage cartographic prints enhances its historic aesthetic.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent build-up. Avoid using water, liquid solvent cleaners, or abrasive polishes, as these can strip original gilding and painted transfers.
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