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Box, presented with Freedom of City of Edinburgh to Admiral Sir George Rodney

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Postcard of Box, presented with Freedom of City of Edinburgh to Admiral Sir George Rodney.
000-180-000-178-C
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Box, presented with Freedom of City of Edinburgh to Admiral Sir George Rodney

This gold box was presented with the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh to Admiral Sir George Rodney following his victory over a Spanish squadron at Cape St.Vincent in 1780.

The box is engraved with the Admiral's portrait, with the winged figure of Victory crowning him with a laurel wreath over his head. In the background is the city of Edinburgh, with the Castle on the left, and the hills of Fife in the distance.

Rodney had no particular connection with Edinburgh, but cities commonly offered such tributes to successful senior commanders.


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Online ID: 000-180-000-178-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1956.114
Date: 1780
Material: Gold, engraved
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What: Burgess ticket / freedom casket
Subject: Decorative metalwork / Documents
Who: Admiral Sir George Rodney (Owner)
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description: Gold freedom casket and scroll given by the City of Edinburgh toAdmiral Sir George Rodney, with his portrait engraved in the lid,1780
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