Elizabeth II Silver Gavels

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ELIZABETH II SILVER GAVELS

I.Franks is pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver Gavels from the Elizabeth II period. All of our antique, Elizabeth II silver Gavels can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults and come with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteed by our membership of LAPADA. Please click on an image of any of the Elizabeth II Gavels to see a larger picture.

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