Lot 284

A Victorian cased presentation trowel,

Auction: 27 May 2004 at 13:00 BST
£376
Description
with marks for Birmingham 1875, maker Hilliard and Thomason. The trowel with bright cut borders and engraved inscription as presented to Sir Tomas Mcculloch for laying the foundation stone at the New Baptist Church, St. Kilda 8th April 1878. Leaf clasped ivory handle, fitted velvet lined case, together with press cuttings
Footnote
The St Kilda referred to is St Kilda in Victoria, Australia
