An Australian silver gilt ecclesiastical ewer
by James Steeth & Son, Melbourne, early 20th Century
on a stepped circular foot, the body with spout and handle, embossed and chased with bunches of grapes, domed cover with sheaves of wheat and stylised cross, marked 'Southern Cross/JS&S/STG SIL/STEETH',
27cm (10.5") high, 1470 gms (47.4oz).
Estimate:
AU$ 1,500 - 2,000
£910 - 1,200
US$ 1,400 - 1,900
Category:
Furniture
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Australian Colonial Furniture and Australiana
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