Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 29th April 2014

Lot 1348

A 9 carat gold presentation ceremonial key

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £450

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Description

A 9 carat gold presentation ceremonial key,

by Vaughton and Sons, Birmingham 1912, retailed by Ainsworth, Blackburn,

with a crown and lion finial and with two shields, inscribed 'Presented to Sir W. H. Hornby Bart, July 25th 1914', 'Re-opening of St. Luke's and St. Peter's Conservative Club, Blackburn', in a fitted red leather case, length 11.7cm, approx. weight 42.5g.