Trowels Collection

David Bellamy and Diane Crozier, of English Nature, plant wild flowers to represent the five regions ot Tyne and Wear on 17th June 1994

J. C. Vickery Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for J. C. Vickery, with picture examples of some wicker gardening baskets, complete with secateurs, trowels, forks, budding knives and other useful equipment

Trowels, Mallet, and Level used by the Prince and Princess of Wales at Glasgow (engraving)
1611422 Trowels, Mallet, and Level used by the Prince and Princess of Wales at Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trowels, Mallet)

London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar
2562216 London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar, 1829 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Kingfishers nest (chromolitho)
964354 Kingfishers nest (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kingfishers nest (le nid d alcyons); France, 17th century

A Country Girl (colour litho)
3093796 A Country Girl (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country Girl)

Master Mason (litho)
1123844 Master Mason (litho) by Sickels, Charles E. (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Digging for cash and helping the environment ? those are the pupils of Lindley County Junior School, who are pictured working on a marsh they have created for a competition organised as part of

Digging in... Parents and pupils at Flockton CofE First School are seen with spades and trowels at the ready to continue their work on bulb and tree planting

Masonry Tools 18th C
Various tools used by builders in the 18th century : trowels, spades, saws, baskets, spades, wheelbarrows, hammers, etc. Date: Circa 1760

Four men with trowels and cement on boards, USA
Four men with trowels and cement on boards, outside a log cabin, North America. Date: circa 1910s

White flowers on trowels on two cutout greetings cards
White flowers on garden trowels on two cutout greetings cards. Date: circa 1890s

Sterling silver goods, Plate 207, showing bells, a trowel, bouquet holders, whistles, a dram flask, cutlery and other items. Date: circa 1880s

Communion services, trowels and mallets, Plate 169. Date: circa 1880s

Coat of arms of the family De Graeff, Johannes Lutma I, Anonymous, 1648

A Street Hardware Stall, Japan - selling a wide array of goods including scissors, tongs, trowels, pans, hinges and metal rods. Date: circa 1910s

Large terracota pot containing stacked plastic pots, spade, trowel and spools of string, close up

Chinese Dung Collectors
Young children scrape animal droppings off a paved walkway

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"Trowels: Unearthing the Beauty of Nature and Royalty" In a vintage J. C. Vickery Advertisement, trowels take center stage as essential tools for any gardening enthusiast. Renowned naturalists David Bellamy and Diane Crozier, representing English Nature, demonstrate their love for the environment by planting wild flowers with delicate precision using trusty trowels. Even royalty relies on these humble instruments. The Prince and Princess of Wales were captured in an enchanting engraving from Glasgow, showcasing them skillfully wielding trowels alongside a mallet and level. London's ever-changing landscape is humorously depicted in "London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar, " where workers armed with trowels contribute to the city's expansion. The vibrant chromolitho artwork titled "Kingfishers nest" showcases nature's beauty through intricate details achieved with the aid of skilled hands guided by trowels. A captivating colour litho titled "A Country Girl" captures the essence of rural life, where hardworking individuals rely on their trusted trowel to cultivate bountiful harvests. The importance of craftsmanship is highlighted in "Master Mason, " depicting a skilled artisan meticulously working with a trowel to create architectural wonders that stand the test of time. Across continents, four men are seen expertly handling boards while utilizing trowels and cement in America - testament to how this versatile tool transcends borders when it comes to construction projects. Sterling silver goods shine brilliantly in Plate 207 as they are delicately handled by artisans who employ precision-tipped trowels for intricate detailing. Plate 169 showcases communion services featuring elegant ceremonial tools such as gilded mallets and ornate engraved trowels - symbols of unity within religious communities worldwide. Young minds embrace both financial gain and environmental stewardship at Lindley County School.