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George Smith III (mark used 1774-86)
Ceremonial trowel c.1780
Silver | 24.2 x 5.8 x 1.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50426
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A small, silver, ceremonial trowel; the rounded triangular blade engraved with a presentation inscription and pierced with drop decoration; the handle cast with a thread and shell pattern and engraved with crowned GR monogram.
Provenance
Used by George IV to lay the foundation stone of a gate at Windsor Castle and then presented to Jeffrey Wyatville, architect, August 12 1824.
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Medium and techniques
Silver
Measurements
24.2 x 5.8 x 1.7 cm (whole object)
