Presentation trowel
Category
Silver
Date
1872
Materials
Ivory, Silver
Measurements
356 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Tatton Park, Cheshire
NT 1298512
Summary
A silver presentation trowel, with bumpy, carved ivory handle, engraved border and engraved crest. Inscribed with 'Lord Egerton of Tatton, for laying the foundation stone of the Market Hall Knutsford, April 4th 1872'.
Marks and inscriptions
PRESENTED TO THE / Right Honourable Lord Egerton / OF TATTON / LORD OF THE MANOR (engraved on trowel head. See photograph with old inventory card for complete inscription)