A VICTORIAN SILVER GAVEL
MARK OF THOMAS SMILY, LONDON, 1858
With a baluster handle, engraved on each side of the head with an inscription, marked on handle
Together with a turned wood gavel
the silver gavel 5½ in. (14.2 cm.) long
8.5 oz. (263 gr.)
The inscription reads 'Presented to Edward F. Cole Auctioneer Long Sutton in testimony of his Zeal and Ability 1859'. Edward Featherston Cole (1811-1871) of Edward Cole and Son, the Market Place, Long Sutton, co. Lincoln was an auctioneer, farmer and road surveyor. (2)
A VICTORIAN SILVER GAVEL
MARK OF THOMAS SMILY, LONDON, 1858
With a baluster handle, engraved on each side of the head with an inscription, marked on handle
Together with a turned wood gavel
the silver gavel 5½ in. (14.2 cm.) long
8.5 oz. (263 gr.)
The inscription reads 'Presented to Edward F. Cole Auctioneer Long Sutton in testimony of his Zeal and Ability 1859'. Edward Featherston Cole (1811-1871) of Edward Cole and Son, the Market Place, Long Sutton, co. Lincoln was an auctioneer, farmer and road surveyor. (2)
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