SILVER - 31st October 2007
Lot 450
South African interest: a 19th century presentation trowel with an ivory handle
Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £360
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Description
South African interest: a 19th century presentation trowel with an ivory handle, inscribed 'Presented to His Excellency John Scott Esq Lieutenant Govenor of the Colony of Natal & C & C on the Occasion of his laying the Foundation Foundation Stone of the Port Natal lighthouse upon the 22nd of November AD 1864', unmarked, c.1864, 12.25in (31cm) long.