Lot 244
Australian Silver Mounted Emu Egg Inkwell, late 19th century
CONDITION DETAILS
Cracks and some restoration to lower part of egg; goose-like bird in diorama has bent neck and is loose on a pin (traces of glue); oval panel itself is also loose at the upper edge; central connecting rod is threaded brass (not visible); nut and washer under base are replacements; other than engraved Roman numerals(?), apparently not marked