Contact Seller Doe And Hope Tel07729 213013Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Non UK callers :
+44 7729 213013

Empire Union of South Africa Flag Mounted on Pole

Share
Photos
Empire Union of South Africa Flag Mounted on Pole South African flag antique South African flag
The printed soft cotton South Africa flag having orange, white and blue horizontal stripes with three smaller flags center, the whole showing a lovely consistent gentle fade across the fabric, mounted on a long smooth wooden pole surmounted by a painted silver finial, survives from the second quarter of the twentieth century.

There is some light fraying to the edges of the fabric and some light discoloration to the colours, with one end of the flag grubby, but generally the flag and the pole are in super condition. The material could be hand washed if so desired but it does prove charming in this original condition.

During the time of the British Empire the dominions, many of the colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories carried their own flags, mostly under the blue ensign although some territories and colonies did also use red ensigns for their flags. This design for South Africa was based on the so-called Van Riebeeck flag or Prinsevlag ("Prince's Flag" in Afrikaans) that was originally the Dutch flag it consisted of orange, white, and blue horizontal stripes. The South African addition to the design was three smaller flags centred in the white stripe. The smaller flags were the Union Flag (mirrored) towards the hoist, the flag of the Orange Free State (mirrored) hanging vertically in the middle and the Transvaal Vierkleur towards the fly. The flag changed to that of the current design in 1994.

A scarce textile discovery from this period
Price
£125.00  UK
$158.63  USA
€151.45  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.  Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
 
DimensionsPole Length 50.5 inches Height 17 inches Width 33 inches Category Antique Textiles and Embroidery Date c.1927-35  1920s Antiques Material Cotton Origin English Condition Good. Item code as155a728 Status Sold

SellerDoe And Hope

View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Doe and HopePrivate dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL

Tel : 07729 213013

Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013

Get directions to Doe And Hope
 
Contact Seller

Enquire directly to Doe And Hope about this item here.

Empire Union of South Africa Flag Mounted on Pole
 
as155a728
 


 
 






 

For information on how we deal with your data please see our Privacy policy.

You may also be interested in

Georgian Needlework Of A Blue Tit Embroidered Silk Sampler Map England-Wales Regency Antique metal Shoe Pin Cushion - 13.3cm Fine Victorian ship woolwork 18th Century Oval Framed Tapestry Gold Gilt Frame Silk Embroidered Panels Antique Mechlin bobbin lace border Chinese Gilt & Polychrome Embroidery Hanging Panel A Large Antique Ikat Panel Hanging. Borneo William IV Needlework Sampler from 1837 Sampler By Rachel 1831 Oswestry School Tapestry Spaniel in Burr Walnut Frame c1800