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Oblong box with a narrow foliate border, raised oval boss engraved with arms, motto and supporters of City of Edinburgh. Contains charter on vellum dated 8 June 1736 with City Seal, granting freedom of City of Edinburgh to the Hon. Sir John Barnard, MP.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Freedom Box, 1736–1737
Date supported
1958
Medium and material
Silver; vellum
Dimensions
25 x 15 cm
Grant
500
Total cost
800
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