Created in pure silver ...

Thermal springs depositing silver, lead and zinc sulphides formed in mud from hot springs on the ocean floor, 700 million years ago, play their part in Broken Hill ultimately becoming known as The Silver City.

Adelaide silversmith, Henry Steiner used 8.5 kg of silver to craft this epergne (or table centrepiece), for the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880.  It remains on exhibit at the Albert Kersten Mining and Mineral Museum, in Broken Hill.

Photo taken with permission, over a security fence, and through glass cabinet.

The Silver Tree, Height: 66 cm. Width 41 cm.