An Australian sterling silver, silver gilt and 18ct gold novelty egg pot pourri, John Edwin Hale, Adelaide, circa 1960s-1970s

the hinged two-sectional ovoid body opening to a gilt wash interior, the lower section inset with a removable grill pierced and engraved with Australian floral motifs, centred by an 18ct gold model of a cracked walnut, raised on a standard cast in the form of a tree trunk, with a group of Australian native animals gathered at its base, raised on a polished hardstone agate base, housed within a hardwood box with a single glazed door
2,854 gms total weight, pot pourri 21.5 cm high, box 34 cm high, 23 cm wide, 26 cm deep

• Lot Sold $4,000 (Hammer Price)
• $4,880 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Surface dust to the gilt wash interior.Hinged cover and pierced internal grill both fit well and are of consistent shape.Applied decoration to the base in good order and hallmarks legible.Some surface grime to agate base in places but overall good order.Light wear to the edges of the hardwood display case in places, however generally in good order.

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Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward