Lot 191
  • 191

A Victorian carved walnut and silver plate mounted presentation shovel and wheelbarrow, the mounts Elkington & Co., dated 1878

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Walnut, silver
  • wheelbarrow: 34cm. high, 88cm. wide, 32cm. deep; shovel: 75cm. high; 1ft. 1½in., 2ft. 10¾ in., 1ft. ¾in.; 2ft. 5½in.
with an inscription Presented to the Countess of Yarborough by the directors of the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway on the occasion of her Ladyship turning the first sod of the great Coates branch at Great Grimsby on the 26th April, 1878 - Sir Edward Watkin, M.P. Chairman of the company

Condition

In overall very good conserved condition.
"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."