Lot #431 - A Colonial silver testimonial centerpiece, attributed to William Kerr, circa 1889
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Property From The Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE & Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:31 Mar 2015 ~ 6pm Session 1: Lots 1 - 162
01 Apr 2015 ~ 6pm Session 2: Lots 163 - 461 -
Lot #:431
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Lot Description:A Colonial silver testimonial centerpiece, attributed to William Kerr, circa 1889
formed as an emu egg supported on two slender entwined fern trees, on a naturalistic rockwork modelled base with applied ferns, bird, kangaroo and mining rig, supported on four scroll work feet, inscribed to the cartouche 'Ald. C. A. Ring - Mayor - 1888-1889' and to the second cartouche 'Silverton N.S.W'
680 gms, 47.5 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep -
Estimate:A$3,000 - 4,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Silver
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