Carved from Istrian stone, an Italian Limestone, it is believed the Yaralla Estate Wishing Well was purchased by Thomas Walker during a European tour. The well contains an ornamental head carved with four reliefs – a lion, a vase, a griffin within an oval laurel wreath, and a cloaked winged figure with a halo holding a shield bearing a coat of arms. The reliefs are bordered by acanthus leaves with carved foliate decorated arches. 

Following the death of Dame Eadith, the Wishing Well was sold at auction for 55 guineas.

In 2017, an Australian Heritage Specialist identified the well in the front garden of Westbridge House in the ACT. Following negotiations with the owners, Sydney Local Health District and the Canada Bay Heritage Society purchased the well and returned it to its original location on the estate.
 

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