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Medal of the Royal Scottish Society of ArtsThis silver medal of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts was awarded to Richard Adie (1810-81) in 1860 for his barometer. Adie was a son of Alexander Adie, a scientific instrument maker based in Edinburgh. He set up in business in Liverpool in 1835. The medal is inscribed 'ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS FOR SCOTLAND / INSTIT. 1821 INCORP. 1841' and, within a laurel wreath, ' TO / Richard Adie / F.R.S.S.A. / FOR HIS / New Hermetic Barometer / No. 3992 / The Silver Medal / 1860'. The Royal Scottish Society of Arts, founded in 1821, encouraged the improvement of 'useful arts and manufactures'. It awarded prize medals each year and over the years Alexander Adie and his sons won a number for their inventions and improvements. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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