Wigtown Provost's Chain of Office

The Chain of Office of the Provost of Wigtown.  Made by James Chricton of Edinburgh, it carries the names of all the provosts from 1833 to 1975.  The pendant is decorated with the burgh's coat of arms.
Object no :
WIAC001a-d
Collection :
Other Burghs
Creator :
James Chricton
Place of Production :
Edinburgh
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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