1973/047
Punch in iron to impress the lettering “LEITH POLICE PAVING DEPT”
c.1900
Punch in iron to impress the lettering “LEITH POLICE PAVING DEPT”.
In 1833 Leith was designated as independent burgh with its own town council. Leith was amalgamated with the City of Edinburgh in 1920. Under Section 142 of the Burgh Police (Scotland) Act, 1892 the Burgh Commissioners had powers “to undertake maintenance and repair of all the footways in the burgh”.
This punch would in all likelihood have been used during such maintenance and repair.
| Acquisition Number | 1973/047 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Punch |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c.1900 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | None |
| Dimensions (mm) | Length 155. Head: 63 x 32 |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | Unknown |
| Materials | Iron |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location | William Arrol Building. Level 1. Student Crush Area. Case 12. Lower Shelf. |
