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Provost's Chain, Burgh of Cumnock and Holmhead

Period:
20th Century
Description:
This chain was presented to the burgh by Alexander Gemmell to mark its 50th anniversary in 1916. Gemmell, who became a successful banker in Bradford, was a native of Kilmarnock. The name of each Provost who served between 1866 and 1916 is engraved on the back of the chain.
Source:
The Baird Institute
Digital Number:
EAAC068a, b
Creation Date:
1916
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council


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