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Freedom Box

1718

Object PlaceIreland

Medium/TechniqueGold

DimensionsHeight: 1.8cm (11/16in.)
Diameter: 7.7cm (3 1/16in.)
Weight: 136 gm (4 oz 6 dwt)

Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour

Accession number56.309a-b

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ClassificationsGold

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InscriptionsEngraved on cover, the arms of Tighe with Bor in pretence and motto: "NON SIBI SED PATRIAE SUMMUM NEC METUAM DIEM NEC OPEM" for the Rt. Hon Richard Tighe (1678-1739) who married Barbara daughter and co-heiress of Christian Bor, Esq. of Drinagh co. Wexford. Engraved on underside, the arms of kilkenny with motto: INSGNIA ARMORUM CIVITATIS KILKENNIENSIS

Provenance1718, commissioned for Richard Tighe, Esq. (b. 1678- d. 1736), Kilkenny, Ireland; until mid 20th century probably by descent in the family. 1956, Thomas Lumley, Ltd., London; 1956, sold by Thomas Lumley Ltd. to the MFA for £500. (Accession Date: May 10, 1956)