A Victorian silver presentation trowel, Walter & John Barnard, London 1892, with ivory handle, engraved to blade 'Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End Presented to Charles Lyle Esq...Feb 27th 1922', 24.5cm long, together with a further silver presentation trowel, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1905, with ivory handle, engraved to the blade 'Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End Presented to Mrs C E Leo Lyle...Dec 8th 1922' (2)

Condition Report

Hallmarks clear, some light scratches to the blades in keeping with age, small split to the handle of the smaller example, general wear but no significant visible damage, refer to images

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