Rare Boer War Period Military Print, South Africa Unit Roll, Circa 1901

1900 - 1920

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

Offered for sale is this rare and most impressive Boer War period military print:

The Roll of All South African Colonial Units Who Served in the Boer War for the British Empire, in the form of a poster with the monograms VRI and ERI over the Prince of Wales' Plumes and ribbon scroll 1899 Boer War - 1901, the field is filled with scrolls and flaming grenade shaped panels each intricately inscribed with the names of the members of each unit. The poster was designed by Colour Sergeant Major W G Duncan and Sergeant F Arthur Stevenson, Cape Garrison Artillery Volunteers.

It was printed and published by William Stableford & Co. Ltd., Capetown, South Africa, circa 1901.

This is in excellent condition for its age, with only very minor foxing to the surface. The print has been professionally re-glazed and mounted in a quality, solid oak frame that suits the piece beautifully. The thin gilt slip surrounding the print is the original. This measures 77cm by 109cm including the frame.

Physical Dimensions

Height

109cm (42.91")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA408073

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Description

Offered for sale is this rare and most impressive Boer War period military print:

The Roll of All South African Colonial Units Who Served in the Boer War for the British Empire, in the form of a poster with the monograms VRI and ERI over the Prince of Wales' Plumes and ribbon scroll 1899 Boer War - 1901, the field is filled with scrolls and flaming grenade shaped panels each intricately inscribed with the names of the members of each unit.

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The poster was designed by Colour Sergeant Major W G Duncan and Sergeant F Arthur Stevenson, Cape Garrison Artillery Volunteers.

Rams Head Antiques

fig 1. Rare Boer War Period Military Print, South Africa Unit Roll, circa 1901 — fig 1. Rare Boer War Period Military Print, South Africa Unit Roll, Circa 1901

It was printed and published by William Stableford & Co. Ltd., Capetown, South Africa, circa 1901.

This is in excellent condition for its age, with only very minor foxing to the surface. The print has been professionally re-glazed and mounted in a quality, solid oak frame that suits the piece beautifully. The thin gilt slip surrounding the print is the original. This measures 77cm by 109cm including the frame.