banknote; pound (one)

Maker
1. Kirkwood & Son
2. Alex.Kirkwood & Son Ltd.
Production date
Circa 1814
 Description
Pound note issued by the Falkirk Union Bank. It is decorated with an image on the obverse of a floral standing with a ship and thistle in black ink, there is also an image of a thistle, rose and shamrock entwined on it. Printed circa 1814. Printed on the obverse is "ONE L1./ POUND FALKIRK/ Sterling [1 Nov.] 181[3]/ No. [51//151] The Falkirk Union Bank/ promise to pay [Wm gentles] or the bearer/ on demand Twenty Shillings Sterling/ At their office here No. [51//151]/ By order of the Company./ [James Brown] Cashier/ Entd. pr. Will Horn]".
The note is sandwiched between two glass plates together with 1978-137-28.
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Maker
Production date
Circa 1814
Signature & date
printing:obverse:"ONE L1./ POUND FALKIRK/ Sterling [1 Nov.] 181[3]/ No. [51//151] The Falkirk Union Bank/ promise to pay [Wm gentles] or the bearer/ on demand Twenty Shillings Sterling/ At their office here No. [51//151]/ By order of the Company./ [James Brown] Cashier/ Entd. pr. Will Horn]"
writing:obverse:"25 Jany 1834 produced ---- --- / AT ".
Associated date
1803-1816
1814
Associated person
Associated place
Falkirk Union Bank/Bank St/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 14.1cm (L 5 9/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 11.8cm (W 4 5/8")
Accession number
1978-137-029

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