Canadian Silver Ceremonial Trowel

A rare Canadian sterling silver ceremonial trowel with retail mark of OB Allan, Vancouver c. 1925. Inscribed "West Vancouver, War Memorial, 30 May 1925, The Most Worshipful, The Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of B.C., M.W. Bro, A. Mc. C. Creery (Officiating)". 12" (30.5m) long, 4.2 troy oz (130g).

The West Vancouver Memorial Arch (located in Memorial Park at 1900 Marine Drive) features a stone arch constructed in memory of local residents who lost their lives in World War I. The foundation stone for the structure was formally laid by the Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of B.C. on May 30, 1925. The ceremony was conducted by Most Worshipful Brother Andrew McCreight Creery, who served as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge from 1922 to 1923.