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An English sterling silver spirit kettle on stand of goldfields…
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Melbourne
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25-Oct-2015
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An English sterling silver spirit kettle on stand of goldfields Interest, inscribed 'Presented/ William turner Esq. PS/ by the officers of the District/ as a token of friendship and Regard/ on his Resignation of the/ Resident Wardenship/ of the Ovens gold Fields/ February/ 1856'. Victorian pear-shaped body with swan neck spout, engraved floral and foliate ornaments, standing on three scroll legs, with burner, decorated with scrolling handle and finial, 45 cm high, approx. Total weight 2442 grs. Provenance: The Manifold collection, Victoria, hence by descent Mr George Manifold, Tasmania
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