Ceremonial batons of the United Goldsmiths

These four ceremonial wooden batons, painted with the inscription 'United Goldsmiths', were thought to have been carried by members of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths at the Reform Act Jubilee Procession in Edinburgh in August 1832.

Four ceremonial wooden batons painted with the inscription `United Goldsmiths', probably carried in the Reform Jubilee Procession, Edinburgh, August 1832

Edinburgh had its own Incorporation of Goldsmiths at this time. Goldsmiths from other towns were usually members of the Incorporation of Hammermen (those who used hammers in their trade).

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• Online ID: 000-100-003-191-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.VM 62
• Date: 1832
  19th century
  
• Material: Wood. Inscription: United Goldsmiths
  Baton
  
• Dimensions: 530 mm L
  
• What: Baton
  
• Subject:
• Who: Incorporation of Goldsmiths of Edinburgh
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event: Reform Jubilee Procession
  
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