Alice Hazen Scott Vintage Hardwood Gavel Shut In Society Used by the President

Description

This auction is for a vintage hardwood gavel that is marked on the band at the top "PRESENTED BY MRS. COLIN G.WAKEFIELD   MARION F. CARDOZE  MINNIE L. MARTIN   ANNETTE P. BARNUM  MAY 10TH 1929".  The tag on the handle is marked "LEFT TO ALICE HAZEN SCOTT  GIVEN BY HER TO THE SHUT IN SOCIETY TO BE USED BY THE PRESIDENT".  The metal band at the top of the gavel is marked sterling.  This piece measures 9 1/2 inches in length and is in good condition with a few dents in the head of the gavel on one side.   The Shut In Society, according to online records, brightens the lives of the handicapped and works to help the the blind and the housebound.  Please see other gavels that this seller has listed for sale.  Study the pictures carefully as there are no returns. This seller does not ship internationally.