Historical information

(GBR flag, regd Lowestoft, ON 386484, c/s MWUO5, 1641 GRT, 493 NRT)

Physical description

Howard Smith Presentation Certificate. Framed and illuminated certificate of appreciation for 'Joseph Twohig' for his service with the Howard Smith Company. [Original held behind the print in the frame]. Certificate is hand signed by several persons. Certificate consists of an oval image of a transition ship at the top with several other images of ships surrounding the text. A chain surrounds the outer edge of the certificate. Frame is heavily gilded and features raised 'C' scrolls and acanthus leaves around the outer border edge of the frame.Circa 1890.

Inscriptions & markings

Joseph Twohig Esq./ Head Wharfinger,/ Howard Smith Company LTD/ Melbourne/ Dear Sir/ On the occasion of your voluntarily relinquishing the position/ you have held for the past 32 years as Head Wharfinger to the Howard/ Smith Company Limited, Melbourne, we, the undersigned of your fellow/ employees who have been long and closely associated with you, desire to/ express our appreciation of your sterling qualities/ Your high sense of honor and integrity have won the esteem of all/ of us, and in every way your life among us has been one calculated to/ improve all who are willing to take pattern by it/ we sincerely trust that, after your long and arduous labors, the/ Almighty will be pleased to spare you many years to enjoy the fruits/ of your toil/ We are, Dear Sir/ Yours most sincerely