time capsule
Maker
Arnot, David
Production date
1860s
Description
Two copper alloy cylinders made to contain items such as coins, newspapers and church records of the Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church (see CH3/796/11). The cylinders are made from a single sheet that has been rolled and the ends folded over and soldered. Discs have been made for the ends and hammered over and soldered. The smaller cylinder has "D.ARNOT/ MAKER/ FALKIRK" stamped upon it.
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Object detail
Dimensions:1:Dia 6.3cm (Dia 2 1/2")
Dimensions:2:L 27.7cm (L 10 7/8")
Dimensions:2:Dia 13.1cm (Dia 5 3/16")
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