strong box

Maker
Carron Co
Description
Solid cast iron box with a hinged lid. The name "CARRON" is prominently moulded on the lid and side. Swing handles at the two ends make carrying easier. Beaded panels. Possibly made to a 1857 pattern and fireproof.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Maker
Production place
Carron Iron Works/Stenhouse Rd/Stenhousemuir/Larbert area
Signature & date
moulding:top:"N532 CARRON"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 46cm (L 1' 6 1/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 29cm (D 11 7/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 31cm (W 1' 3/16")
Documentation
Carron Cupola; Carron Co; Carron Iron Works Stenhouse Rd Stenhousemuir, Larbert Carron Iron Works/Stenhouse Rd/Stenhousemuir/Larbert area; ironfounders; estab. 1759, closed 1983; The Magazine of Carron Company.
Documentation notes
vol IV, no 1, p.10. 1953.
Accession number
1987-112-105

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