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LOT 12

Lot 12

Presentation Trowel to General Georges Vanier, First Canadian Ambassador to France, 1947

Presentation Trowel to General Georges Vanier, First Canadian Ambassador to France, 1947
Lot 12 Details
Presentation Trowel to General Georges Vanier, First Canadian Ambassador to France, 1947

of steel construction, bearing the crest of St. Malo, France, and presented on the occasion of 'laying the first stone' at the beginning of the town's post-war reconstruction in 1947
length 6.75 in — 17.1 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Presentation Trowel to General Georges Vanier, First Canadian Ambassador to France, 1947
  • Presentation Trowel to General Georges Vanier, First Canadian Ambassador to France, 1947
Note:

Presentation trowels are usually elaborately engraved affairs, often made of silver and other precious materials. The plain steel construction and engraving of this example probably speaks to the very limited resources available in a country recently ravaged by war.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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