Emporium & Coins Auction | November 16, 2023 | Lot 1-550
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 331
Presentation Sterling Trowel and Shovel
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
20th century, including trowel with wooden handle, inscribed "Presented to/Alex D. Stockton/Chairman of the Building Committee/By The Members of North Presby/on the occasion of the laying/of /The Corner Stone/The New Church/Broad & Allegheny/Avenue/Philada.Pa/October 7th/1906", no maker's mark, 12-1/2 in.; shovel with wooden handle and wrapped in silver, inscribed "Presented To/Alexander D. Stockton./Chairman Building Committee./On the Occasion of his breaking/ground on the site of the new/North Presbyterian Church/Building, N. W. Corner/Board ST., and Allegheny Ave./Phila. May 26, 1906", marks for H. O. Hurlburt & Sons, 12-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition
both with minor wear
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Private Collection
