Casket & key

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This iron casket and key were found in the ruins of Cambuskenneth Abbey in Stirlingshire. They date from the 15th century.

The casket is decorated with Gothic buttresses and pierced work at the corners and ends. The arched top has a slit for money. This is guarded inside by a piece of iron mail and a few brass links, all fastened to a copper rim.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-238-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1905.834
• Date: 15th century
  
• Material: Iron, brass links, copper rim
  Coffret
  
• Dimensions: 6.50" H x 8.25" L; side 5.50"
  
• What: Coffret
  
• Subject: Metalwork : iron
  
• Who: Noel Paton Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Cambuskenneth Abbey
  Scotland, Stirlingshire, Cambuskenneth Abbey
  
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• Description: Iron coffret with arched top pierced with a slit for money, with rich Gothic buttress and pierced work at the corners and ends, found in the ruins of Cambuskenneth Abbey: Scottish, 15th century
  
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