Queen Alexandra's Trowel LONDON HALLMARK

[Smakkk]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if you can confirm with me if this is real or not?
Ivory Grip
12x4x1.5 inches




thanks

[Smakkk]

It saids 1908 but hallmark dated 1907, could it be a fake?

[silvermakersmarks]

You should be aware that London assay years prior to 1975 ran from the end of May so the trowel could have been assayed in May 1908 and still have borne the "m" of 1907. It is certainly "real" and is sterling silver with the maker's/sponsor's mark of Horace Woodward & Co Ltd.

Phil

[Smakkk]

You should be aware that London assay years prior to 1975 ran from the end of May so the trowel could have been assayed in May 1908 and still have borne the "m" of 1907. It is certainly "real" and is sterling silver with the maker's/sponsor's mark of Horace Woodward & Co Ltd.

Phil

Hi Phil,
thanks for responding but i was wondering if she DID use it?

[silvermakersmarks]

Probably just waved it over the brickwork or patted a piece of wet cement, but most likely at least had it in her hand. These things are really just ceremonial so it wouldn't have had any real use.

Phil

[Aguest]

This is an interesting piece, and the first sterling silver trowel I have ever seen.

The handle is nice too, I suppose the handle is made of Ivory.

[Smakkk]

This is an interesting piece, and the first sterling silver trowel I have ever seen.

The handle is nice too, I suppose the handle is made of Ivory.

Thanks man, I acquired it in an auction and the paper work says that the grip is ivory as well haha.