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English, 19th Century
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- A presentation spade for the Brighouse Sewage Works
- Silver
- 87.5cm., 34½in.
Victorian, dated 1896
electroplate
carved wood handle, the blade engraved with an inscription below a coat-of-arms, the inscription reads: ‘Presented to His Worshipful The Mayor of the Borough of Brighouse Alderman Richard Kershaw on the occasion of his cutting the first sod in connection with the Intersecting Sewage Works of the Borough of Brighouse July 10 1896’, together with an oak-mounted silver-plated coat-of-arms plaque, with motto 'Orando laborando', and the initials LS (2)
electroplate
carved wood handle, the blade engraved with an inscription below a coat-of-arms, the inscription reads: ‘Presented to His Worshipful The Mayor of the Borough of Brighouse Alderman Richard Kershaw on the occasion of his cutting the first sod in connection with the Intersecting Sewage Works of the Borough of Brighouse July 10 1896’, together with an oak-mounted silver-plated coat-of-arms plaque, with motto 'Orando laborando', and the initials LS (2)
Condition
spade: chip to wood handle and ornament lacking, metal ornament lackimg screws and coming away from wood handle, overall wear to spade and silver layer very much worn, some scratches to wood stem. Very decorative item.
plaque: significant wear to silver plated layer.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
These are the arms, crest and motto of Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire, one of the oldest independent schools in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1567 by the will of Lawrence Sheriff (1510?-1567), who had made his fortune in supplying groceries to Queen Elizabeth I.