#20 • Antique Ivory Handle Presentation Trowel in Case

Part of Pink Gallery - Multi-Consignor Online Auction (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Antique silver-plated and engraved presentation mason's trowel with ivory handle-1895. Comes in original presentation case. It was made by John Round & Son before 1874, according to maker's marks. This piece is engraved with "Presented- By the architects to- Alderman J. Hall. JP-Mayor- at the stone laying ceremony of the- Wesleyan Chapel- Pine Street Bury- September 28th 1895" Alderman J. Hall was a Mayor in Bury, England around 1895. This antique piece has an ivory handle- elephant ivory with Schreger lines, and a 2 tone color- darker natural on back and white from sun exposure on the top. Comes in original case with purple velvet interior. In very good condition and measures 12.75" Long. BP