COLLECTION NAME:
Guardian Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL21040621
Reference Number:
GUA/12/4/4
Link to Catalogue:
Parent Work Title:
Charles Prestwich Scott's Freedom of Manchester casket
Date Created:
1930
Description:
Silver casket, decorated with scenes of Manchester, the red rose of Lancaster and the Manchester coat of arms. The casket was presented to Charles Prestwich Scott when he received the freedom of the city of Manchester, April 8th 1930. It once held the original freedom scroll. This view shows an embossed scene of Manchester Town Hall and on either side the red rose of Lancaster. Four hallmark symbols can be seen near the bottom: T. A. & B in an oval which is the makers mark; an anchor which is the symbol for the Birmingham assay office; the lion passant (walking lion) is the symbol for English sterling silver (925) and the E indicates the year 1929.
Subject:
Manchester (England)--History
Subject:
Newspaper editors
Subject:
Silverware
Category of Material:
Archives
Technique Used:
Metalworking
Support:
Silver (metal)
Time Period Covered:
20th Century CE
Places Covered:
England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
People Covered:
Scott, Charles Prestwich, 1846-1932
Item Height:
260 mm
Item Width:
400 mm
Item Depth:
243 mm
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
