trowel; ceremonial (with box and plumb line)

Maker
Dingley, W J Ltd
Production date
1962
 Description
Ceremonial trowel, silver with plumb line in same material as the handle. In a black box with velvet and silk lining. It was presented to the Burgh of Falkirk from the companies who laid the foundation stone of the central area redevelopment on 25 April 1962.
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Department
Object
Maker
Production date
1962
Production place
Birmingham/West Midlands/England
Signature & date
On trowel “CENTRAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT PRESENTED TO BURGH OF FALKIRK BY RAVENSEFT PROPERTIES LIMITED UPON LAYING OF FOUNDATION STONE 25 April 1962” On back “W.J.D.” and hallmark anchor, lion and N (which stands for Birmingham 1962).
On lining of box “Jas RAMSAY DUNDEE”.
Associated date
1962
Associated person
Associated place
Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:1 - trowel:L 33cm (L 1' 1")
Dimensions:1 - trowel:W 9.5cm (W 3 3/4")
Dimensions:2 - plumb line:L 19cm (L 7 1/2")
Dimensions:2 - plumb line:W 7.5cm (W 2 15/16")
Dimensions:3 - box:L 37.5cm (L 1' 2 3/4")
Dimensions:3 - box:W 19cm (W 7 1/2")
Dimensions:3 - box:H 8.3cm (H 3 1/4")
Accession number
2023-001-006

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