This remarkably rare survivor is dated 1873 and was awarded to Wiliam Harris from the Droitwich, Worcestershire, branch of the society of bricklayers. A highly honoured association from the industrial Victorian period. This fine and beautifully illustrated large hand coloured steel engraving depict numerous scenes of highly noted building achievements and many illustrations showing the craft of bricklaying being carried out. There is a handwritten title at the bottom listing the craftsmen and all the relevant details of this prestigious award whilst below there is a display of assorted relelvent tools of the trade. This most interesting piece is completely original displayed in a well patinated maple frame and protected with a sheet of hand floated glass. All in good condition with some age related marks. An ideal presentation or display piece for an architect or building company giving a real insight into the art of early construction. Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. It...