A silver and mixed metal presentation miniature spade

A silver and mixed metal presentation miniature spade, by R.Comyns, London 1952, the silver blade inscribed, ' Presented to Councillor W.J. Payne J.P on the occasion of his cutting the first turf on the site of the Omnibus garage at Fryberth, Hengoed, on the 9th July 1951', burnished copper handle, in a fitted case, length 14.8cm