Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 22nd January 2013
Lot 490
A 19th century Australian silver mounted emu egg
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £600
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Description
A 19th century Australian silver mounted emu egg,
unmarked,
with a central pull-off cover with an emu finial, and with fern mounts, on a raised circular foot on a wooden base, inscribed,' Presented to Mr James Ewins, for his services in connection with the establishment of the Burnley Street Railway Station, Est Richmond, 18th November 1880', height 22cm.