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Large Birmingham 1938 Solid Silver and Ivory Presentation Trowel in the Original Fitted Case, Made by Barker Brothers.
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Large Birmingham 1938 Solid Silver and Ivory Presentation Trowel in the Original Fitted Case, Made by Barker Brothers.

1920 - 1940
Description

Birmingham 1938 English hallmarked solid silver large presentation trowel, contained in the original fitted case. With large, beautifully carved ivory handle, and Welsh related engraving, this is a lovely example.

Made by Barker Brothers, very good makers.

The waisted carved ivory handle is very tactile, and the trowel has unusually detailed and attractive engraving.

Size-13.25 inches long by 3.5 inches wide.

Originally used in the building trade to present at a topping out ceremony when the building was finished, it is also used today to serve cakes, pies and other desserts in addition to its original use.

A wonderful very hard to find piece with both trowel and case in very good condition.

Many other solid silver trowels with historical engravings, some including cases, are also in stock, but not listed. Please enquire for details and photos of others available.

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

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SA162846
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6212
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Birmingham 1938 English hallmarked solid silver large presentation trowel, contained in the original fitted case. With large, beautifully carved ivory handle, and Welsh related engraving, this is a lovely example.
fig 1. Large Birmingham 1938 solid silver and ivory presentation trowel in the original fitted case, made by Barker Brothers.
fig 1. Large Birmingham 1938 Solid Silver and Ivory Presentation Trowel in the Original Fitted Case, Made by Barker Brothers.

Made by Barker Brothers, very good makers.

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The waisted carved ivory handle is very tactile, and the trowel has unusually detailed and attractive engraving.
Serpentine Antiques

Size-13.25 inches long by 3.5 inches wide.

Originally used in the building trade to present at a topping out ceremony when the building was finished, it is also used today to serve cakes, pies and other desserts in addition to its original use.

fig 2. Large Birmingham 1938 solid silver and ivory presentation trowel in the original fitted case, made by Barker Brothers.
fig 2. Large Birmingham 1938 Solid Silver and Ivory Presentation Trowel in the Original Fitted Case, Made by Barker Brothers.

A wonderful very hard to find piece with both trowel and case in very good condition.

Many other solid silver trowels with historical engravings, some including cases, are also in stock, but not listed. Please enquire for details and photos of others available.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA162846
Dealers Internal Ref
6212
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Large Birmingham 1938 Solid Silver and Ivory Presentation Trowel in the Original Fitted Case, Made by Barker Brothers.

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Large Birmingham 1938 solid silver and ivory presentation trowel in the original fitted case, made by Barker Brothers.
Large Birmingham 1938 solid silver and ivory presentation trowel in the original fitted case, made by Barker Brothers.
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Large Birmingham 1938 solid silver and ivory presentation trowel in the original fitted case, made by Barker Brothers.
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