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Important silver & blackwood Melbourne University presentation…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
4-Apr-2012
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Description:
Important silver & blackwood Melbourne University presentation set marked Walsh & Brothers, comprising a turned and fluted gavel, a sounding board engraved with the full armorial crest of Sir Samuel Wilson with the motto 'Semper Vigilance' and a silver trowel profusely engraved with foliate scrolls bearing inscription: 'Presented/ to the/ Honourable/ Sir Samuel Wilson/ on the occasion of Laying/ the Memorial Stone/ of/ the Wilson Hall/ in the/ University of/ Melbourne/ 2nd day of October/ 1879', in original fitted case with patent lever locks and mounted with silver plaque bearing the crest of Sir Samuel Wilson. Marks: in script on trowel Walsh & Brs / Melbourne and stylised Victorian marks on handle, ref Jbh no 136. Length of trowel: 32.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 44. Note: This object is illustrated in Jbh Vol I pp 157 & 215
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Category:
Sundries: Presentation and ceremonial objects - trowels etc.