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The Dumfries Freedom box
Alexander Gairdner, 1793

Decorated with cut and pierced openwork & engraved on the reverse with domestic scenes. The box was presented to Henry Dundas, by the Royal Burgh of Dumfries in gratitude for his part in the repeal of the Water Borne Coal Duty in 1793.
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Title of artwork, date
The Dumfries Freedom box, 1793
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Silver parcel gilt
Dimensions
20 x 13 x 3 cm
Grant
15000
Total cost
100000
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