Description
A Victorian commemorative silver trowel,
by The Barnards, London 1862,
baluster ivory handle, the triangular blade inscribed, ' Presented by The Gas Committee of The Corporation of the City of Manchester to The Worshipful, the Mayor Abel Heywood Esquire, Alderman, upon the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new retort House and cannel stores Gaythorn, October 12th 1863', length 32.5cm.
