A LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER PRESENTATION TROWEL by Charles Reil...

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A LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER PRESENTATION TROWEL

by Charles Reily & George Storer, London 1850, the fluted handle with a foliate finial, Gothic strap-work junction, the blade with an inscription, in a fitted case. 39cm long

The inscription on the trowel reads 'PRESENTED TO Samuel Fletcher Esq. J.P. on the occasion of his laying THE FOUNDATION STONE of Cheetham Hill Independant Chapel, 26th JUNE 1852. In Testimony of his Zeal for the advancement of Evangelical Religion, and as A Tribute of Esteem for his Personal Character. A W Mills Esq Architect. J L Poore, Secretary to the Committee.'

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+ Calendar 2025-01-22 09:30:00 2025-01-23 23:59:59 Europe/London Fine Art & Antiques We are delighted to announce our first auction of 2025, taking place on 22 and 23 January. This exceptional sale features a remarkable single-owner collection of Asian art and an exquisite single-owner collection of silver by the renowned Omar Ramsden. Additional highlights include a Charles II silver toilet box by Robert Cooper, London 1676 (estimate £7,000–9,000), a fine French gold-mounted and enamelled lacquer case in a Cartier case (estimate £6,000–8,000), Giuseppe Gambogi’s stunning white marble carving of a reclining female nude (estimate £2,000–3,000), René Lalique's elegant 'Suzanne' statuette (estimate £3,000–4,000), and a gents steel Rolex Air King bracelet watch (estimate £2,000–3,000). Elstob Auctioneers Elstob Auctioneers auction@elstob.co.uk

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22nd Jan 25 at 9:30am GMT