Australia. A rare late 19th century wine ewer

Australia. A rare late 19th century wine ewer, of tapering form with a stepped, domed foot, waisted neck and bifurcated handle set with two Egyptian masks, the whole with formal foliate and palmette engraving, gilt interior, by H. Steiner, Adelaide, South Australia, c.1880, 13in (33cm) high, 35oz.

Literature for similar examples (including the Adelaide Hunt Club Cup) see Hawkins, JB: 19th century Australian Silver Volume II pp 165-167, 179 & 181.