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).