The silversmiths and goldsmiths of the cape of Good Hope, 1652-1850
By: by Mollie N. Morrison. Published by the author with the assistance of a grant from the Carnegie corporation of New York, through the Research grant board of the Union of South Africa.
Publisher: M. Morrison
Published: 1936
Place of publication: [Johannesburg
Language: eng
Number of pages: 84
Subjects: Lotter family.; Silverwork -- South Africa -- Cape of Good Hope.; Goldwork -- South Africa -- Cape of Good Hope.
Description: Discussion emphasizing the work of silversmiths and goldsmiths from the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Includes some brief genealogical information on individual craftsmen. Includes chronological list of commanders and governors of the Cape of Good Hope.
Notes: The "Placaat" (an ordinance to control the gold and silversmithing industry) issued on the 31st July, 1715 by Governor de Chavonnes (original Dutch and translation): p. 22-35.
Genealogical table of the descendants of Matthias Lotter: p. 77.
"Chronological list of commanders and governors of the cape of Good Hope": p. 78-79.