An Australian silver tray maker's mark William Edwards, Melbourne, circa 1859 engraved to the centre with fruiting grape, the border cast with a neo-classical design of masks and beasts, further marked W. Edwards, manufacturer, Melbourne, by appointment to Hrh Duke of Edinburgh, 590grs total weight of silver, 24.5 cm diameter. Literature: for a similar example see J.B.Hawkins, nineteenth century Australian silver, (2 Vols) antique Collectors club, 1990, Vol 1, p.203, salver, from, the J. And J. Altmann collection, National Gallery of Victoria.