Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Decorative and Applied Art Collection |
Catalogue Number |
1991.50 |
Date |
6 Aug 1881 |
Object Name |
Souvenir |
Description |
Nineteenth century ceremonial carved wooden mallet with tower design used in the laying of the foundation stone of the Municipal Buildings, Greenock. The mallet has four silver bosses set into the wood, they are inscribed: [1] 'Mallet used by Provost Dugald Campbell in laying Foundation Stone' [2] 'Greenock Municipal Buildings Foundation Stone laid 6th August 1881 in the North East Pier of the tower' [3] 'Presented to Provost Campbell by Hugh and David Barclay Architects'. [4] Greenock sailing ship crest. |
Event |
Laying foundation stone of the Municipal Buildings, Greenock 6 Aug 1881 |
Place of Origin |
Greenock/Inverclyde/Scotland/United Kingdom |
Material |
Wood/Silver |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1990 |
People |
Campbell, Dugald, 1832-1899, Provost of Greenock 1879-1882 |
Search Terms |
Greenock Burgh (1635-1975) Henry & David Barclay, architects Municipal Buildings, Greenock |