GAVEL, ivory
CH1974.196
Ivory gavel. Michael Samson's monogram "MS" around a swan engraved on centre of gavel head. "1868" engraved on one end at gavel head. Michael Samson, according to his daughter, Mrs Laurie, was the first Government Auctioneer.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1974.196 |
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| Accession Date: | 16 Oct 1974 |
Material
| Ivory/Skeletal | Ivory |
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Measurement
| length | 95mm | handle |
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| length | 40mm | head of gavel |
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| diameter | 25mm | head of gavel |
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