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William Marshall & Sons
The Ceremonial Key to the Palace of Holyroodhouse c.1822
Key: silver gilt, with silk and silver; cushion: velvet with braid | 9.0 x 33.0 x 33.0 cm (cushion) (whole object, square) | RCIN 99052
William Marshall & Sons
The Ceremonial Key to the Palace of Holyroodhouse c.1822
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A silver-gilt key tied to a blue silk ribbon with a rosette and silver badge depicting a cross between the antlers of a stag, all sewn onto a blue velvet cushion, edged with silver braid and tassels in each corner.
Provenance
Presented to the sovereign at the start of each Royal Week, following the presentation of the keys to the city of Edinburgh.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Key: silver gilt, with silk and silver; cushion: velvet with braid
Measurements
9.0 x 33.0 x 33.0 cm (cushion) (whole object, square)
Place of Production
Edinburgh [Lothian]
