Lot #67 - An Australian Silver Mounted Emu Egg Presentation Ink Well
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Classic Furniture, Objects & Design Auction
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Sale Date:03 Jun 2012 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:67
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Lot Description:An Australian Silver Mounted Emu Egg Presentation Ink Well
POSSIBLE KILPATRICK & CO, MELBOURNE, Circa 1880 The egg horizontally mounted upon a silver stem and a blackwood stand, with applied fern fronds and emu finial to cover, centred by a shield inscribed 'Presented to / Mr.James Ewins / for his services / in connection with the / establishment of the / Burnley street / Railway station / East Richmond / 18th Novr. 1880', together with a glass dome and an ebonised stand, the egg 22cm high including the blackwood base. -
Estimate:A$2,000 - 3,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Silver
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