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Victorian Silver/P Presentation Trowel
A Victorian Silver Plated Presentation Trowel made in Birmingham and dating from 1885.
The trowel is marked with the maker's mark "HA,EA,FA", for Atkin Brothers, Sheffield (Harry Wrigth Atkin, Edward Thomas Atkin and Frank Shaw Atkin)
It bears a presentation inscription
"Presented to Jas Duncan Esq. by the Trustees of the Methodist Chapel, East Ham, on the occasion of his laying a Memorial Stone, July 13th 1885"
James Duncan, a sugar refiner from Greenock was a key figure of Victorian Scotland and the owner of Benmore estate in Perthshire (1870-1889). As a young man, Duncan devised a unique method of refining sugar, the rewards of which made him one of the wealthiest industrialists of the age, enabling him to acquire Benmore estate and build a vast picture gallery to house his art collection. Duncan also used his significant wealth to help the poor in Scotland and England, improving the working conditions of his workforce and building churches and schools.
SellerDeveron Jewellers
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Tel : 0789 6411730
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The trowel is marked with the maker's mark "HA,EA,FA", for Atkin Brothers, Sheffield (Harry Wrigth Atkin, Edward Thomas Atkin and Frank Shaw Atkin)
It bears a presentation inscription
"Presented to Jas Duncan Esq. by the Trustees of the Methodist Chapel, East Ham, on the occasion of his laying a Memorial Stone, July 13th 1885"
James Duncan, a sugar refiner from Greenock was a key figure of Victorian Scotland and the owner of Benmore estate in Perthshire (1870-1889). As a young man, Duncan devised a unique method of refining sugar, the rewards of which made him one of the wealthiest industrialists of the age, enabling him to acquire Benmore estate and build a vast picture gallery to house his art collection. Duncan also used his significant wealth to help the poor in Scotland and England, improving the working conditions of his workforce and building churches and schools.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 14/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
DimensionsIt measures approximately 13"inches (325mm) in length
Date 1885
Late Victorian Antiques Material Silver Plate
Origin English
Condition It is in excellent condition
Item code as246a265
Status Sold
£295.00
$371.38
€343.06
$
€
Conversion rates as of 14/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Deveron Jewellers
By appointment only
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Tel : 0789 6411730
Non UK callers : +44 789 6411730
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