16th Nov, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
oblong and with foliage borders and on four block feet, the front applied with the enamelled arms of Birkenhead flanked on one side by an enamelled plaque depicting Birkenhead town hall and with a view of Benedictine Monastery of Birkenhead Priory on the other, the hinged slightly domed cover opens to reveal a wood-lined base and containing an illuminated scroll and silver seal box containing a seal with the arms of Birkenhead
35cm wide
The inscription reads 'Presented to Godfrey Allan Solly Esquire an Alderman and Justice of the Peace of the Borough upon his Admission to the Honorary Freedom of the Country Borough of Birkenhead 1933'.
Fully marked on one side and on bezel of seal-box. The hinged cover and seal-box cover each further part marked. There is some wear to the marks on the side but they are still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use as well as some minor bruises. The total gross weight is 2,699gr.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Nov, 2024
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