A fine white-metal mounted emu egg presentation inkwell, by William Edwards, Melbourne. Australian 19th century. emu finial and angular handles. Acquired by the vendors from Bolli and Romiti Auctions Rome, Italy 30 October 2018. Lot 159. Reference: Nineteenth Century Australian SilverJ.B. Hawkins Vol 1 Page 238 plate 194/195 for related designs of inkwells by William Edwards, 17 cm high, 11.5 cm wide across the handles