Australian Colonial Silver Presentation Goblet with Wildlife Decoration

William Edwards, Australian Colonial silver presentation goblet,…
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William Edwards, Australian Colonial silver presentation goblet, finely decorated with Edwards' typical repousse decoration depicting sheep in Australian landscape and the base adorned with kangaroos and emus in landscape, with original gilt wash interior, Melbourne, 19th century. Inscribed 'Presented by James Gordon Esq. Of Newlands to the Apsley border pastoral & Agricultural Society and awarded by Them to Adam Smith Esq. Of Broadmeadows for the best pen of five Colonial Bred Ewes. 3rd August 1864. Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat', stamped 'W. E.' with pictorial marks rubbed, 23 cm high. Provenance: The Edward Clark collection, Melbourne

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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