Curio

State Library of New South Wales
Candelabrum centerpiece cum epergne presented to James Mitchell

Candelabrum centerpiece cum epergne presented to James Mitchell

Candelabrum centerpiece cum epergne presented to james Mitchell, 1837
John S Hunt
Silver
XR 44
Presented by EJ Merewether, great-great-grandson of James Mitchell, on behalf of the Merewether family, 1979

To James Mitchell Esqr. surgeon in H.M. colonial service. Presented by a numerous body of friends desirous of testifying their sense of his medical skill and personal worth. Sydney, New South Wales. 26 September 1837.

Engraving

‘To James Mitchell Esqr. surgeon in H.M. colonial service. Presented by a numerous body of friends desirous of testifying their sense of his medical skill and personal worth. Sydney, New South Wales. 26 September 1837.’is engraved on the face of the triangular base.