An Australian sterling silver presentation waiter, William Edwards, circa 1867, featuring a richly embossed neoclassical border with panther, vines, urns and masks enclosed by laurel leaf rim, raised on cast paw feet, the tray with engraved grapevines, birds and inscription: 'Presented to George James Shepard Esq. As a light Recognition of the Valuable Services which He has rendered as Honorary Secretary to the Committee & Congregation of Trinity church, Fitzroy square in the Diocese of Melbourne, Dec. 31st, 1867', hallmarked We flanked by kangaroo and emu, 23.5 cm diameter, silver weight: 545gms