Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
It is contained in the original gilt embellished leatherette satin and velvet lined fitted case bearing the retailer's label, for William Lund and Son jewellers from the famous Bond Street in London. It is rare to acquire one with its original case.
The amazing thing about this one is that it is unusually large and that both case and trowel are in such wonderful condition.
Size-Overall length is 12.75 inches long by 5 inches wide. The solid silver blade of the trowel measures 5 inches wide by 8 3/8 inches long alone, not including handle.
The overall dimensions of the case are 14 inches long by 6 inches wide
by 1.75 inches high.
Weight- 270 grams trowel only, and 795 grams total with case.
This lovely trowel in case appears as if it was never used. Originally used in the building trade to present at a topping out ceremony (never presented), it is also used today to serve cakes, pies and other desserts.
What a wonderful and most impressive piece, and a fabulous talking point to own or to give as a gift.
I have never seen another one of such impressive size, and in such condition.
Many other solid silver trowels with historical engravings, some including cases, are in stock, but not listed. I have only shown this one example. Please enquire for details and photos of others available.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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Birmingham 1924 Superb Large Solid Silver and Ivory Handled Presentation Trowel in the Original Wonderful Fitted Case.