Coat-of-arms of the Masons and Coopers of Leith

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This carved wooden coat-of-arms of the Masons and Coopers of Leith dates from the early 18th century. It was formerly displayed over a pew in South Leith Parish Church in Edinburgh.

The wooden arms is decorated with masonic emblems and is inscribed, 'The hand of the diligent maketh rich'.

Many trades decorated their own church pews with their arms. These arms may have been produced to commemorate 1734, when the incorporated trades of Leith were declared independent of those of Edinburgh.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-619-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KL 58
• Date: 1700 - 1725
  Early 18th century
  
• Material: Inscription: THE HAND OF THE DILIGENT MAKETH RICH
  Shield, armorial
  
• Dimensions: 1025 mm H x 900 mm W x 220 mm D (max)
  
• What: Shield, armorial
  
• Subject: Carved woodwork, painted ceilings (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Masons and Coopers of Leith (Owner)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Leith (South Leith Parish Church)
  
• Event:
• Description: Oval shield with the arms of the Masons and Coopers of Leith, formerly displayed over a pew in South Leith Parish Church, first quarter of the 18th century
  
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