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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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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