William Edwards (attributed), Australian silver bowl adorned with parrots and birds amongst grape vines resting on four scrolling feet each decorated with putti, Melbourne origin, mid 19th century, 11.5 cm high, 15.5 cm across, 270 grams. Note: A similar example can be found in 'Australian Silver 1800-1900' by J.B. Hawkins, plate 25, page 176.
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- Attributed - A cataloguing term where the item in the opinion of the cataloguers, is a of the period of the artist, craftsman or designer, and which probably in whole or part is the work of that person.
- Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
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