Ladies Rosewood Gavel
Made by Long-Life Gavels

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Long-Life Gavels
Ladies Rosewood Gavel
Jersey City, New Jersey: c. 1940-1959
8 inches long, 2.5 inch hammer
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Nicely turned diminutive rosewood gavel, in original cardboard box, together with original instructions for presentation of gavels, including the passing of the gavel from one president to another. Long-Life gavels and round sound blocks were produced by the Lignum-Vitae Products Corporation in Jersey City, New Jersey, between 1940 and 1959 under the slogans, "The Jewel of Gavels and Sound Blocks" and "Give Honor Where Honor is Due."

The original instructions promote the use of gavels as presentations: "Long-Life Gavels are treasured by their recipients and usually are well displayed at home on the mantelpiece, bookcase, or in a prominent place at the office where all can see that an 'honor' has been bestowed on the individual." The instructions also explain "The Ceremony of 'Passing the Gavel'... It is also a practice in many organizations to present the outgoing President with the Gavel he has wielded during his term of office, mounted with a Silver Band engraved with his or her name, -- the name of the organization, -- the period of service; and to present the incoming President with a similar Gavel. This Gavel in turn will be presented to him at the expiration of his term of office."

Shield-form cartouche on front of box: Long-Life/ THE JEWEL OF GAVELS/ and/SOUND BLOCKS

Model stamp on back of box: LADIES/ ROSEWOOD/ WOOD TONE BAND