A Victorian Silver and Mother-of Pearl Trowel, by George Unite,...

A Victorian Silver and Mother-of Pearl Trowel, by George Unite, Birmingham, 1877, the blade tapering and engraved 'Presented to Mrs Quayle on the Occasion of Her Laying the Foundation Stone of Crogg House Being Build for His Honor Mark Hildesley Quayle of Crogga, Esquire by the Contractors Mess'rs James Cooper and William Costain March 1878', with carved mother-of-pearl handle, 26.5cm long; Together With an Eward VIII Scottish silver dish, by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh, 1936, circular and applied with a regimental badge and engraved with presentation initials, 10cm diameter (2)

The trowel is marked on either side of the blade. The marks are generally clear. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is a chip to the mother-of-pearl at the top of the handle. The mother of pearl with some minor discolouration. The dish fully marked underneath. The marks are clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.