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Sword & two freedom boxes

Various, 1778–1811

Gold hilted sword, presented with Freedom of the City, to Lt.Gen. Sir William Beresford by the City of London, 1805. Freedom-box, presented to General Beresford in 1811. The Keppel Freedom Box: Gold-mounted oak casket, designed by W.Charron and made by A.Fogelberg, 1779.

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Title of artwork, date

Sword & two freedom boxes, 1778–1811

Date supported

1970

Medium and material

Gold, oak

Grant

500

Total cost

17750

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