Presentation trowel
Category
Silver
Date
1841
Materials
Ivory, Silver
Measurements
305 mm (Length)
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Tatton Park, Cheshire
NT 1298511
Summary
A silver presentation trowel, with plain ivory handle, engraved crest and cap of maintenance. Inscribed with 'Wilbraham Egerton on laying the foundation stone for St. Bartholomews Church, Salford, August 30th 1841'.
Marks and inscriptions
PRESENTED / to / Wilbraham Egerton Esquire / BY THE / Committee of the Association / for Building and (engraved on trowel head. See photograph with old inventory card for complete inscription)