A 19th century Australian silver claret jug

A 19th century Australian silver claret jug,

by William Edwards, Melbourne circa 1870,

slender baluster form, the vine scroll handle mounted with trailing grapevines and mounted with a greyhound, the hinged cover mounted with a marsupial, on a shaped circular foot, inscribed 'Presented by Mr and Mrs L Steinman from M. Patmoy', height 35.5cm, approx. weight 37oz.