Stunning Example of a Traditional Brick Layers Heavy Duty Sterling Silver Trowel, complete with its original hand carved bone handle. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, dated 1891.
Inscribed: Presented to James Lemon esq, CE, JP, Mayor on the occasion of his laying the first foundation stone of the of the Southampton Public Library. August 31st, 1892. A E J Guy architect, Scammell & Dowdell contributors
Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses anywhere, some wear to leather case on the outside.
Mark of Henry Wilkinson.
London Hallmark for 1891.
Weight: (trowel including handle) 7.6ozs. (214 grams).
Measurements: Length: (leather case closed) 4.25'' (36cm). Width: (of leather case) 14.25'' (11cm). Depth: (of leather case) 2” (5cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
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Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 36cm (14.2inches)Width is 11cm (4.3inches)Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
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