key; ceremonial (with box)

Production date
1921
 Description
Small plain key in a block box with faded black velvet and a while silk lining. Used by Provost James G Russell to open the first Council house in Falkirk at Carmuirs in 27th September 1921.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1921
Production place
Birmingham/West Midlands/England
Signature & date
On lining of box “JAMES NICOLSON & SON FALKIRK” Hallmark anchor, lion and C – which means it was made in Birmingham 1902
Associated date
1921
Associated person
Associated place
Carmuirs/Camelon/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:1 - key:L 8.3cm (L 3 1/4")
Dimensions:1 - key:W 3cm (W 1 3/16")
Dimensions:2 - box:L 11.3cm (L 4 7/16")
Dimensions:2 - box:W 5.5cm (W 2 3/16")
Dimensions:2 - box:H 1.5cm (H 9/16")
Accession number
2023-001-005

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