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Edwardian ladies' silver belt buckle, maker 'T.A.', Chester 1901; and a Victorian silver bookmark modelled as a trowel, Birmingham, 1925 (2)

A Victorian presentation trowel EDINBURGH, 1867, WILLIAM MARSHALL by William Marshall, Edinburgh 1868, of traditional form, the simple pointed oval blade with engraved arms and inscribed, "THIS TROWEL WAS USED BY THE RIGHT HONBLE THE EARL OF KELLIE CB IN LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A NEW CHURCH WAS PRESENTED TO HIM BY THE CONGREGATION OF ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALLOA AS A MARK OF THEIR GRATITUDE TO HIM FOR PROVIDING THEM WITH A COMMODIUS & HANDSOME PLACE OF WORSHIP ST. JOHN'S DAY DEC. XXVII MDCCCLXVII", in gothic script, the handle with gothic beaded and foliate engraved mount with simple ivory grip, to a detailed earl's coronet finial, in original fitted case, named to lid 'Marshall Edinburgh' blade 20.5cm long, overall 43cm long Notes: The engraved arms on this trowel are the full armorials of Kellie quartering Erskine and Mar, for Walker Henry 11th Earl of Mar and 13th Earl of Kellie, of Kellie Castle Fife, with family mottos. As can be seen from the other Mar and Kellie presentation trowel in this sale (see lot 287) the Earl was a very involved member of the local community and of Scotland as a whole. while being interested in local issues such as the opening of the local Burgh School, the new building of churches and Hospitals, the Earl of Kellie and Mar also had an involvement in the planning of the Forth Rail Bridge.

A Victorian presentation trowel BIRMINGHAM 1875 BY THOMAS PRIME & SON by Thomas Prime & Sons, Birmingham 1875, the diamond shaped blade with cross hatched and stylised flower head border with presentation inscription below 'Presented to The Right Hon The Earl of Mar & Kellie DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF SCOTLAND, by John Melvin & Son Architects, Alloa, on the occasion of his laying, with Masonic Honours, the foundation stone of the Alloa Burgh School. 8th October 1875' in gothic script, the centre engraved with an elevation of the school building, with heavy cast foliate handle and spirally fluted ivory grip with ball finial, in original fitted case with retailers label 'R STRANG & Son / ALLOA' blade 22cm long, overall length 36.5cm Notes: The trowel was presented to the Earl by John Melvin, Senior architect of the building, who commenced his career as a joiner in the family business but moved to Edinburgh where he went through a course in the 'study and practice of architecture'. In 1826 he returned to his native town and began business as 'master joiner and architect'. John Melvin Junior was born in 1855 and was articled to his father before seeking Edinburgh experience with George Beattie & Son. He returned to Alloa as partner to his father's architecture business in 1874 and also worked on the building of the new Burgh school. The occasion of the laying of the foundation stone was an important affair in Alloa, the Earl of Marr and Kellie when addressing the ceremony stated 'that it gave him great pleasure to preside on such an interesting occasion. It was the first time that he had had the honour of laying the foundation stone of any building and he considered it a great compliment when he was asked by the the School Board' Unusually the ceremony was performed with full Masonic honours at the request of the Earl ' he could not officiate in his private capacity, and that the ceremony should be performed with Masonic honours' . A full account and report of the ceremony itself were reported in the local newspapers, where mention of the trowel is made, stating it 'was furnished by Messers Robert Strang & Son, watch makers and manufacturing jewellers, Alloa'. As this trowel is in a named fitted box and they are described as manufacturing jewellers, it seems likely they would have bought the trowel in blank and engraved the detail to the piece. This is hard to prove but such a close representation of the school would only have been possible with local knowledge. The ceremony itself was a large affair with large crowds from the Burgh schools, local community and the Grand Lodge of Scotland in attendance. The building of new schools at this time was quite a regular occurrence in Scotland with the passing and continued interest in the Education act. The Education act had taken a deep hold over Scotland and the want and need for new and purpose built schools became quickly evident. Alloa had been waiting for almost 30 years for a new school building. Until the building of the new school, classes had been held in the hall situated on the same site. The attendance of schools within the Alloa Burgh had previous to the new Education act been approximately 1093, only a year after the passing of the act the number had risen to 1284, this was a time when it was not considered standard or even a necessity to attend any type of schooling. Extracts taken from a full report published in 'The Alloa Advertiser' 9th October 1875

AN AMERICAN SERVING SPOON in fiddle and shell type pattern with foliate cast haft and shell bowl, 9" wide, and smaller spoon and a matching cake trowel, late 19th century, stamped sterling, 6ozs 15dwts

AN AMERICAN SERVING SPOON and cake trowel, the spoon with shell bowl and foliate cast haft having shell finial, 8 1/2" wide, stamped sterling, together with a serving fork, the haft cast with flowerheads, late 19th century, 6ozs 18dwts (3)

An embossed silver Posy Holder, a silver walnut, silver leaf shape pin tray, silver and mother of pearl miniature trowel and 2 other items.

Silver miniature trowel bookmark and a pillbox marked 800

Masonic liqueur serving tray in the form of a trowel, with Masonic emblems and glasses

A plated presentation Masonic trowel dated 1939, with an ebonised handle, cased,

A silver presentation Masonic trowel dated 1955, Sheffield 1900, with an ivory handle, the fitted case distressed.

South African interest: a 19th century presentation trowel with an ivory handle, inscribed 'Presented to His Excellency John Scott Esq Lieutenant Govenor of the Colony of Natal & C & C on the Occasion of his laying the Foundation Foundation Stone of the Port Natal lighthouse upon the 22nd of November AD 1864', unmarked, c.1864, 12.25in (31cm) long.

A ruby tinted glass scent phial with silver mount and hinged cover, Birmingham 1896, maker’s mark CM, and a silver trowel shaped paper clip with faceted amethyst terminal, Birmingham 1907, maker’s mark WHL

Tray Of Country Artists Sculptures Comprising Leopard, Wolf Pair, Nature Trail Tiger, Autumn Call Stag, Hand Of Friendship, Early Visitors & Robin On Trowel (7)

A trowel shaped bookmark, with mother-of-pearl handle, Birmingham 1922, a bank note clip and an embossed needle case

An early 10" French trowel by BOUVAIS a Bordeaux with ebony and brass handle G+(50-80)

An exquisite Presentation Set of silver trowel with carved ivory handle, 5" turned ivory mallet and 4 1/2" combination silver rule, square and plumb bob, all with Edinburgh Hallmark for 1870-71. The trowel and square beautifully engraved and the trowel with "Presented to Mrs Wm. Morris Coombe on the Occasion of Laying Foundation Stone of New Chapel, Llanybri, 6th June 1873 in velvet lined and fitted leather bound case with gold trim, case catch needs attention F(800-1200)

A small quantity of items, to include an EPNS abstract design bracelet set with a single glass sphere, an early twentieth century silver trowel with mother of pearl handle (hallmarked Birmingham 1914), two silver abstract design brooches and various other items. All of the items are in generally good condition. There are scratches and abrasion to the items and some damage to sections, that may need attention.

A cased Edwardian silver plated presentation trowel with foliate engraved detail above presentation script "Saltley Wesleyan Church....May 4th 1904..."

A 9ct Gold Bloodstone and Diamond Gentleman's Ring, two pairs of diamond stud earrings, a pair of 18ct gold drop earrings and a silver book mark in the form of a trowel, Birmingham 1905

A 9ct gold charm bracelet on a heart shaped padlock clasp, with twelve mostly 9ct gold charms as fitted, including a garden trowel and a fork, a Holy Bible, a tortoise and a kettle.

A silver book marker, designed as a trowel, the handle with ridged decoration, Chester 1924.

GROUP OF SMALL SILVER ITEMS, comprising trowel-form bookmark with mother-of-pearl handle, Birmingham 1887; silver pencil, Birmingham 1909; silver and enamel scent bottle, Birmingham 1913; and a circular silver box. (4)

A silver novelty bookmark in the form of a trowel with mother-of-pearl handle, Birmingham 1924.

A collection of small silver items to include sugar tongs; 'trowel' slice; a christening spoon and fork; salt spoon; mustard spoon and other spoons, various

A silver book marker, formed as a miniature trowel, Birmingham 1904.

AN EDWARDIAN BOOKMARK modelled as a trowel with waisted foliate moulded handle, 3" long, Birmingham 1908, and a Georgian caddy spoon with shell bowl (2)

A pair of early 20th Century oak butter tubs with plated mounts and ceramic liners beneath overhead swing handles, together with two matching trowel shaped spreaders and a similar biscuit barrel and cover.

An Irish silver fish serving slice, of trowel form, with pierced and engraved decoration, designed as a fish amidst floral scrolls, the handle with feathered edges and with a vacant cartouche, Dublin circa 1780, maker L.H. Illustrated

Silver bookmarks, comprising mother of pearl handled trowel, teddy bear & floral top, keyring of a pipe, rectangular pill box with oval malachite set in lid & an 18th birthday tag, stamped, tested or h/m (1.80oz) (6)

A jewellery casket with dome top containing a silver trowel bookmark; an amethyst mounted pencil; a silver and mother of pearl pen knife; a mother of pearl cased magnifying glass; a gilt lorgnette and two miniature gilt easel frames with natural stone decoration and other items

A collection of small items of silver to include a trowel bookmark; a heart shaped pill box; a cigar piercer; sugar tongs; swizel stick; note pad and a silver and mother of pearl pen knife

A VICTORIAN PRESENTATION MASONRY TROWEL with ivory haft, the blade chased with foliate scrolls and zigzag banding, 12 wide, Birmingham 1874, in later glazed oak case

Silver Masonic bookmark, modelled as a trowel, with mother of pearl handle, Sheffield marks for 1911

A Victorian ivory handled trowel, by George Unite, Birmingham 1868, with engraved blade and turned ivory handle; together with a pair of ivory handled salad servers, by Atkins, Sheffield 1856 (3)

* Silver. A silver presentation tray to Adeline Genee from the Ladies & Gentlemen of the Ballet, Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London, 28th December 1907, eng. inscription to centre of tray, raised lip with decorative edges, a little tarnished and scratched with deep scratch in centre, hallmarked on base, S.I. Ltd, [London, 1904], 28 x 20 cm, together with a silver presentation trowel for the Adeline Genee Theatre, 6th October 1964, Presented by Mrs E. Laverick, with engraved inscription to upper face, white turned handle, heavily tarnished, hallmarked on base M & W, [Sheffield, 1902], 24 x 8 cm, plus a highly tarnished silver trophy presented by Dancing Times to the Bush-Davies School for Choreographic Competition Senior, with engraved winners names from 1973 and 1978-88, hallmarked [London, 1968], 23 cm tall incl. plastic base. (3)

A George V Silver Masonic Trowel (handle missing) having engraved floral and scroll decoration, presented to Benjamin Samuel Esq, Birmingham 1918

Treen stonemasons mallet with silver mount and presentation inscription dated 1899, 20cm high and a silver plated presentation trowel with turned rosewood handle dated 1895`

A large electroplated lidded jug with pineapple finial above a ribbed body, on a spreading foot, bears a plaque 'To the Glory of God ... Sept.1900', together with a pair of goblets, an ivory handled trowel, cased silver tea spoons, cased silver table salts, plates and costume jewellery.

A cased silver plated ceremonial trowel with ivory handle and engraved presentation inscription, case width 35cm

A mixed lot comprising: a small Silver Backed Hand Mirror, circular form with engine-turned decoration and vacant cartouche with suspension point to the handle, Birmingham 1913, Makers mark S & Co, together with a silver and composite handled Book Mark modelled in the form of a trowel, and a further gilt metal Bookmark with eagles talon terminal clutching a banded agate ball (3)

An early 20th Century ivory and brass mounted folding rule, another wooden folding rule, a silver bookmark in the form of a trowel and a small collection of other items, including a plated 'Franco-British Souvenir 1908 Spratts' Patent whistle, cast in relief with a dog's head.

Silver top dressing table bottle, London 1892 silver miniature trowel, a seal and a mother of pearl dish on silver stand, Birmingham 1907

Dulwich pottery figure Dulwich pottery figure of a gardener modelled holding trowel and plant pots, painted initials J.S.B.V.W. within a triangle and 'Dulwich' to base, (one leaf from the plants missing) 24cm high

A hallmarked silver small book mark modelled as a trowel terminating in mother of pearl handle, Birmingham 1908.

A Victorian presentation trowel, presented to 'Mayor John Banks, laying the foundation stone of Folkestone Public Library and Museum 1886', maker Joseph Savory and Horace Savory, London 1886, with ivory handle and engraved blade

A silver infants rattle in the form of a teddy bear by W Vale & Sons, Birmingham 1909, (teething stick missing), 5cm (2in) long; a silver vesta case; and silver coloured metal items comprising; vesta case, trowel bookmark and two salt spoons (6)

A Victorian Silver presentation trowel by Thomas Walker, Birmingham 1872, the blade with the inscription 'Presented to Miss F.H. Halliday by the architects and contractors... Florence Avenue, Beverley Road, Hull, 23rd Sep 1874' together with a silver mounted ivory gavel, by Thomas Walker, Birmingham 1872, the silver plaque also dedicated to H.F. Halliday, 16cm long; a Victorian silver presentation plumb line by Thomas Walker, Birmingham 1870 (3)

An early 20th Century hallmarked silver and mother of pearl handled bookmark modelled as a trowel, Birmingham 1912, together with a similar small button hook etc. (3).

Silver top blotter with round handle engraved with initials, three silver letter openers, (two swords and a modern trowel)

A late Victorian Ivory handled presentation Trowel, of typical form, the engraved blade with floral and foliate decoration and inscribed “Presented to the Reverend Arthur Phillips MA, on laying of corner stone, St Johns Sunday School, Bacup, November 2nd 1907”, to a maize mounted handle with plain baluster ivory grip, length 11½”, Sheffield 1889, Makers Mark RMEH

Edwardian trowel bookmark, similar shoe horn, button hook, hallmarked silver napkin rings etc

A VICTORIAN SILVER FOUNDATION TROWEL, with inscription and foliate scroll border, ivory handle, maker TC.J.W.C., Sheffield 1887.

Three Victorian gold metal mourning brooches (one with lock of hair), a rolled gold sovereign case, cameo brooch, set of miniature bone dominoes in case, small 9ct gold circular locket, silver-ended 'trowel' paperclip in mother of pearl handle, Chinese brooch, ladies' watch, etc. (quantity)

A silver and ivory handled trowel. Sheffield 1909, makers mark HA, with presentation inscription for laying the foundation stone at Tyringham-Cum-Filgrave New School, 11in (28cm) long, together with a silver cased cigarette box, a silver vesta case and a white metal beaker (4).

A Victorian cameo set tie pin, carved profile portrait of a Greek warrior, cased together with a trowel page maker, sovereign scales, various pinz nez and jewellery cases

An early Victorian Ivory handled presentation Trowel, the blade with engraved scrolling foliate detail and bearing an inscription “The Fist Brick of Coltishall National Schools, Laid 25th August 1845, by Susan, Wife of R P Kemp of Coltishall Manor House, Norfolk”, to a scrolling cast mount and acanthus leaf feral, to a turned and baluster handle with ball finial, length 14”, London 1838, Makers Mark EB & JB

A large Victorian silver presentation trowel by E & J Barnard London 1862 the triangular blade bearing an inscription relating to the laying of the foundation stone for the New Market in Tinkle Street Hull 3rd July 1867 fitted with a carved ivory handle 37cm 10oz (including handle)

A Norwegian silver and red enamelled collar necklace, in a trowel shaped link design and on a snap clasp, import mark London 1962 and a matching pair of red enamelled sterling earclips.

A George V miniature Trowel Bookmark with mother of pearl handle, Birmingham 1915

A Victorian large Trowel with shaped blade, scallop mount and ivory handle, Sheffield 1897