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Victorian-era silver plate wunderkammer inkwell that presents in the center of the tray a palm tree from the cut trunk on which rests reclining on four palm leaves an Australian emu egg surmounted in turn by a silver-plated metal casting emu. On the sides of the trunk are depicted an emu and a broad-leaved plant. The rectangular-shaped inkwell finely decorated edges with rounded corners was made of silver plate or silver alloy, and rests on four feet. Depicted on the base are: two primitive men in the act of hunting with a boomerang in their hands, 3 kangaroos and an emu, two ink bottles and the pen holder, all figures were made of cast metal and silver-plated . English manufacture for the Australian market datable to the second half of the 19th century. Good condition, one flask has slight discoloration and small crack on egg.
Measurements 36x18x32 cm - 14.2x7.1x12.5
- Dimensions:Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 14.2 in (36.07 cm)Depth: 7.1 in (18.04 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1020239466682
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