A Victorian Silver Presentation Spade

Mark of Edward Hutton, London (1882) hallmark, retailed by Arnold & Lewis of Manchester, the blade engraved "Presented / to / Robert Tunstill Esq. JP. / on the occasion of / his laying the / Foundation Stone / of / Wesleyan Day and Sunday Schools / Brierfield / 14th June 1884" and with decorative foliate and geometric surround, with original carved ivory handle.

13 in.

8.7 troy oz. (including handle)

Good estate condition - minor natural toning to handle.