Ceremonial lever

At a ceremony on 15 March 1902, George, Prince of Wales, operated a steam excavator to dig the first sod (or earth) of the Royal Edward Dock. The ceremony was the cause of much public celebration and souvenirs were commissioned for the occasion. This lever was specially made for the Prince of Wales to operate the steam excavator used to cut the first sod.

J1757 (image/tiff)
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Summary

: J1757

: Industrial and Maritime History

: handle, ceremonial

: Lever used by HRH the Prince Of Wales (King George V) in starting the steam navvy which cut the first sod of the Royal Edward Dock, Avonmouht, 5th March 1902. Presented by the Bristol Docks Committee.

: Silver plated steel ceremonial lever with an ivory handle made for the steam navvy (excavator) used in the ceremony for cutting the first sod of the Royal Edward Dock, 5 March 1902, by HRH the Prince of Wales

Ceremonial lever

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Places Gallery

: Ruston Proctor & Co. Ltd.

: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

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: HRH Prince of Wales George

: Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

: Royal Edward Dock, Avonmouth

: 05/03/1902

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