Lot 90
A LARGE, EARLY VICTORIAN PRESENTATION TROWEL
with a carved ivory handle, chased & engraved decoration and the inscription "Presented to William Taylor Esq.JP. and Alderman of the Borough of Preston by James Armstead, contractor on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the Tower and Spire of St Peter's Church, Preston and erected at the cost of the late Thomas German Esq. in memory of his departed wife, Ellen German May 1851, J. Mitchell Esq. Architect", by Messrs Barnard, London 1848; 15.3" (39 cms) long; 15 oz gross
