1950s Christensen Canadian South African Line Silverplate Maritime Canister

Cylindrical silverplated canister with a detachable domed globe-motif lid. The lid is engraved with a map showing the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding coastlines of South America and Africa, including several labeled port cities such as Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban, Lourenco Marques, Beira, and Mombasa. The side of the body is applied with a die-cut enameled insignia for the Christensen Canadian South African Line, featuring a house flag over a scroll inscribed CHRISTENSEN CANADIAN / SOUTH AFRICAN / LINE. Dimensions: 3"W x 3"H Provenance: Museum of Miami Collection, known for its extensive archives, manuscripts, and visual materials documenting the region's history. Weight: 4. oz Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£37.75

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