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Lot 444:
A Polished Oak Commemorative Standing Cross with Inscribed Names
Description
A free-standing wooden cross, constructed from oak, mounted on a stepped rectangular plinth base. The cross features a polished finish and is assembled using a lap joint between the horizontal and vertical members. The front-facing surface is inscribed with a column of names in dark lettering, serving as a memorial or communal record. Names recorded include Nellie Abbott, Mr. Clay, Mr. James, Mrs. Barnes, Mr. Marriott, Mr. Wildgust, Mr. Parkin, Mr. Sambrook, Mr. Gent, Mr. Garner, Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Penny, Mrs. Armson, Doris, Ted Smith, Eric James, Winnie Simpson, Miss Young, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jacklin, Vincent Jacklin, Mrs. Hucknall, William Dove, Mr. Mellors, Mr. Tunstal, Mr. Marshall, Mariner Potts, Mr. Rhodes, Mrs. Frecknal, Mr. Frecknal, Mrs. Johnson, Alan Robinson, Edna Johnson, Mr. Harrison, Gareth Griffiths, Mrs. Andrews, Mr. Johnson, Miss Norton, Mrs. Cherry, and Mr. S. Smith. A small adhesive lot label numbered 9210 is present on the upper left arm.
Height: approximately 60 cm
Width: approximately 28 cm.
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