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Vaughton Ltd., Medallists, Livery Street, Birmingham

Commemorative trowel 1965

Silver, bone | RCIN 92576

Commemorative trowel

Vaughton Ltd., Medallists, Livery Street, Birmingham

Commemorative trowel 1965

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Description

A silver trowel with bone handle and inscription, in a blue velvet box

Provenance

A trowel with which Queen Elizabeth II laid the foundation stone of the new building at the Manchester Grammar School, 16th March 1965.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Vaughton Ltd., Medallists, Livery Street, Birmingham
(manufacturer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Silver, bone

silver, bone
Groupings
Category
Metalwork

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