A fine antique Edwardian sterling silver and carved ivory handled presentation trowel; part of our silverware collection

Description

This fine antique presentation trowel has a heart shaped blade.

The blade is embellished with bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decoration to the anterior face which also displays the contemporary bright cut engraved inscription:

'Presented to Henry A McKenzie esqr, Rockville Stainland, by the inhabitants of the Urban Distric of Stainland with Old Lindley

on the occasion of the laying of memorial stone at the Elland & District Secondary School.

May 21st 1910'.

The reverse of the blade is plain.

This trowel is ornamented with a decorative shaped cast bolster and is fitted with a splendid carved ivory handle.

Condition

This impressive antique presentatoin trowel is a very good gauge of silver. fine quality and in excellent condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse and to the ferrule are all clear.

Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this item.

Dimensions

Length 34.5cm/13.5"

Length of blade 21.6cm/8.5" approximately

Length of handle 13cm/5.1"

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