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Irish Silver Presentation Trowel
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Irish Silver Presentation Trowel

1940 - 1960
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A large Irish silver presentation trowel, by Alwright and Marshall Limited. These trowels would have been presented at the topping out ceremony of a new building.

Presented in a fitted case from Weir & Sons of Dublin

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William Rand Antiques has dated this Irish Silver Presentation Trowel to the 1960s.

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SA1232744
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Description
A large Irish silver presentation trowel, by Alwright and Marshall Limited. These trowels would have been presented at the topping out ceremony of a new building.

Presented in a fitted case from Weir & Sons of Dublin

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Irish Silver Presentation Trowel to the 1960s.

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SA1232744
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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An antique Irish sterling silver presentation trowel with a textured engraved blade and turned black wooden handle, housed inside a black fitted presentation box with red lining.
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Archive I An antique Irish sterling silver presentation trowel with a textured engraved blade and turned black wooden handle, housed inside a black fitted presentation box with red lining.

Irish Silver Presentation Trowel

Archive II An antique Irish sterling silver presentation trowel with a textured engraved blade and turned black wooden handle, housed inside a black fitted presentation box with red lining. View II
Archive III An antique Irish sterling silver presentation trowel with a textured engraved blade and turned black wooden handle, housed inside a black fitted presentation box with red lining. View III
Archive IV An antique Irish sterling silver presentation trowel with a textured engraved blade and turned black wooden handle, housed inside a black fitted presentation box with red lining. View IV
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
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The Courtyard
3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
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William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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An antique Irish sterling silver presentation trowel with a textured engraved blade and turned black wooden handle, housed inside a black fitted presentation box with red lining.
Irish Silver Presentation Trowel
Ref: SA1232744
An antique Irish sterling silver presentation trowel with a textured engraved blade and turned black wooden handle, housed inside a black fitted presentation box with red lining.
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  • ObjectPresentation Trowel
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Ebony
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell motif, turned handle, engraved blade, hallmarked tip

This Irish presentation trowel exemplifies an Edwardian style from the mid twentieth century, specifically dating to 1960. The piece comprises a textured, engraved sterling silver blade decorated with a shell motif at the junction, complemented by a turned black ebony wooden handle. Hallmarks appear near the pointed tip of the blade, which rests within a rectangular black fitted presentation box featuring brass-coloured clasps. The interior lining of the case displays a white textured faux-leather pattern inside the lid and a rich red velvet base to secure the trowel. Alwright and Marshall Limited produced the trowel, while Weir and Sons of Dublin supplied the accompanying case, which contains an interior retailer label. Measuring approximately 25 cm in length, this presentation trowel serves as a decorative display object suited for an office desk or a gentleman's library shelf. The hinged black case opens to reveal the silver and red interior components, making the set appropriate for surface placement as a historical conversation piece. Collectors of Irish silver or architectural memorabilia can position the boxed instrument within a study or library setting to highlight its traditional craftsmanship and ceremonial associations.

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Silver presentation trowels were historically crafted as ceremonial items commissioned to commemorate the laying of foundation stones for public buildings, churches, or prominent architectural works during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Ceremonial trowels were typically constructed from sterling silver, featuring engraved or chased blades paired with carved hardwood handles, such as ebony, rosewood, or ivory.

Authentic pieces display official assay office hallmarks stamped into the silver blade or collar, indicating the silver purity, maker mark, city of origin, and date letter alongside period-accurate engraving.

Cased presentation silver can be displayed open on a desk, framed in a shadow box on a wall, or set on a study bookshelf as a conversation piece alongside antique books and desktop accessories.

Clean the silver blade gently using a soft, non-abrasive cotton cloth and specialised silver polish, taking care to avoid harsh chemicals or getting moisture on wooden handles and original presentation cases.
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