Ceremonial trowel
Wordley and Co.
Category
Silver
Date
1872
Materials
Ivory, Silver
Measurements
285 mm (Length)93 mm (W)
Place of origin
Liverpool
Order this imageCollection
Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1196126
Summary
Ceremonial silver trowel, elongated heart shaped silver blade with engraved inscription contained in beaded border decorated with foliate scroll. Turned ivory handle, beaded borders and ball finial.
Marks and inscriptions
..by the Farmers, Cottagers and others Tenants...Foundation Stone.
Makers and roles
Wordley and Co., manufacturer