An unusual silver and white-metal mounted black-wood and emu-egg inkstand, in the manner of Edward Fischer, Australian 19th century. vacant presentation cartouche stamped SS. some of the components may be silver-plated. Reference: Nineteenth Century Australian Silver, J.B. Hawkins Vol 1 Page 303 plate 262 for a related design for a single-egg inkwell by Edward Fischer, 28 cm wide, 17 cm deep, 15 cm high