Snuffbox

Description

Silver gilt snuffbox with representation of a coach in centre of lid and presentation inscription to John Loudon McAdam: English, Birmingham, 1826

Museum reference

H.1993.56

Object name

Snuffbox

Production information

Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Northern Europe

Date

1826

Materials

Silver-gilt

Physical description

Metal

Associations

Previous owner: John Loudon McAdam

Exhibitions

• Future Museum (01 Jun 2007)
  World Wide Web

• Ayrshire Innovators (30 May 2009 - 12 Sep 2009)
  Dick Institute

References

Keay, J. & J. (eds). Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland. London: HarperCollins, 1994, p 643.

Devereux, J., John Loudon McAdam, London, 1936, pl facing p104

Links to other web pages

Future Museum

On display

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