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George IV silver Presentation Trowel

(England 1825)




Dimensions
Width 3.60inch 9.14 cm
Depth 11.70inch 29.72 cm
Classification
Artists WILLIAM BATEMAN (1815-1840)
Other Details
Price gbp 1710.00 (Pound Sterling)

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Description / Expertise

Extremely attractive and beautifully engraved George IV sterling silver Presentation Trowel.The trowel and the slightly tapering cylindrical handle are perfectly plain with the exception of some bands of reeding at the end of the handle near the trowel and the bold, stylised leaf which joins the handle to the front of the trowel.
The whole trowel is beautifully balanced and has a pleasing grip. The front of the trowel is engraved with the initials A f within an oblong cartouche. Sitting on top of this cartouche is the Fletcher family crest for this particular branch of the Fletcher family - a demi-talbot rampant, ducally gorged.
Above is the battle cry: DIEU POUR NOUS (God for us). Beneath is engraved a hymn book open at PSALM CXVIII 23.
The reverse of the trowel is engraved in various scripts: This/ TROWEL/ was PRESENTED by/ Mr. Alexr. McKenzie, in behalf of his Infant Son/ Alexr. Fletcher McKenzie, to the Revd. Alexr. Fletcher,/ who employed it, in laying the/ FOUNDATION STONE/ of his/ NEW CHAPEL, / FINSBURY CIRCUS/ London./ July 13th, 1825.