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C. L. Qwist
Ewer (c. 1870)
silver, silver-gilt, ostrich egg
48.0 × 17.6 × 14.1 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs M. I. Ward, 1969
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Ewer
(c. 1870)
Medium
silver, silver-gilt, ostrich egg
Measurements
48.0 × 17.6 × 14.1 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs M. I. Ward, 1969
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
punched in left side in outside rim of base: C. L. QWIST
punched in outside rim of base in rear: SYDNEY
punched (vertically) inside lid u.c.: C. L. QWIST / SYDNEY
Accession Number
D5-1969
Department
Australian Decorative Arts
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Physical description
Cream ostrich egg ewer with a gilt interior, engraved stepped base, decoration of grapes and vines. Lid; decoration of emu & black-boy bush. Handle; cornucopia.