Lot 349
A Victorian presentation trowel and gavel, the silver trowel crested and with presentation...
Monday 27 February 2017 | 09:30 | Lots: 995
Lot 349
A Victorian presentation trowel and gavel, the silver trowel crested and with presentation...
Lot 349
Lot Description
A Victorian presentation trowel and gavel, the silver trowel crested and with presentation inscription within entwined foliate surround and turned ivory handle, the wooden gavel with silver plaque with corresponding inscription. The trowel hallmarked London 1868. Length of trowel measuring 14 inches (35.5 cm), height of gavel 9 inches (23.5 cm). (2).
'Presented by the trustees of the Wesleyan Chapel & School, Higher Walton to William Berry Esquire, of Manchester on the occasion of his laying the Foundation Stone, April 15th 1870.'
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot displays general scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Hallmarks clear and legible, maker's mark partly worn. Plaque to gavel with lion passant and maker's mark only.
This item may have export issues, for customers outside of the EU, please note that it is the buyers responsibility to adhere to any import/export requirements.
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