Wooden gavel turned and carved with the words 'Worshipful Company' on one face

Made:: unknown place

Wooden gavel turned and carved with the words 'Worshipful Company' on one face, and 'of Clockmakers' on the reverse. Purported to be made from the Guildhall roof.

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Category:: Clockmakers

Object Number:: L2017-2108

Materials:: wood (unidentified)

type:: gavel

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Wooden gavel turned and carved with the words 'Worshipful Company' on one face

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