A George IV sterling silver presentation trowel, London 1828 by Charles Eley

Coburg pattern, double pattern. The four-sided blade later engraved with a presentation inscription reading “Presented to Miss Hulme at laying a first stone of a district church at Grazeley intended as a memorial of the Christian character and labours of her late father The Reverend George Hulme September 6^th 1849”. Fully marked to the reverse.

Length – 32.8 cm / 12.9 inches

Weight – 206 grams / 6.62 ozt

Rev George Hulme (1787-1845) married Elizabeth Breedon (1787-1826)