Lot Essay
In addition to visiting the Eaton Yale & Towne Factory Princess Margaret attended a lunch given by Sir Frank Price, Chairman of the Telford Development Corporation.
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BIRMINGHAM, 1969, MAKER'S MARK RWB
Details
A PARCEL-GILT SILVER LETTER OPENER
BIRMINGHAM, 1969, MAKER'S MARK RWB
The handle cast and chased with earth moving vehicle, the blade engraved with an inscription, marked on blade
11 in. (27.8 cm.) long
4 oz. (120 gr.)
The inscription reads 'Presented to H.R.H. THE PRINCESS MARGARET, COUNTESS of SNOWDON on the occasion of her visit to the Eaton Yale & Towne Inc. Construction Equipment Factory at Telford New Town, Shropshire, 29th June 1970 .'
BIRMINGHAM, 1969, MAKER'S MARK RWB
The handle cast and chased with earth moving vehicle, the blade engraved with an inscription, marked on blade
11 in. (27.8 cm.) long
4 oz. (120 gr.)
The inscription reads 'Presented to H.R.H. THE PRINCESS MARGARET, COUNTESS of SNOWDON on the occasion of her visit to the Eaton Yale & Towne Inc. Construction Equipment Factory at Telford New Town, Shropshire, 29
Provenance
Presented to H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon during a visit to Telford, Shropshire
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