RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER PRESENTATION TROWEL BARNTON c1867

  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER PRESENTATION TROWEL. A Victorian Silver Ceremonial Presentation Trowel made in Birmingham and dating from 1867. An ideal piece that can be used as a novelty cake slice or serving piece.

The trowel is hallmarked with the maker's mark T. S" for Thomas Smily, the monarch's head duty mark (Queen Victoria), the Lion Passant silver mark, the Leopard's Head London town mark and date letter "l for 1866/67. It is also stamped to the rear with the retailer's name Hall & Co.

It bears the following inscription. Presented to George Slater Esq. On the occasion of his laying the Foundation Stone of the United Methodist Free Church, Barnton, June 5th 1867. The English village of Barnton is located in Cheshire just south west of Manchester. This is a lovely example of a very good quality presentation trowel that is in very good condition.

The collar to the finial on the handle has a small part that has been chipped off. A minor imperfection (see photo). Thank you for viewing this listing from dev eronjewellers. We have an interesting stock of antiques and collectables, including pocket watches and wristwatches, jewellery and silver, coins and medals.

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1. Brand: Hall & Co
2. Pattern: Victorian
3. Antique: Yes
4. Composition: Sterling Silver
5. Product: Trowel
6. Style: Victorian
7. Featured Refinements: Antique Sterling Silver
8. Material: Solid Silver
9. Age: 1850-1899