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Church Collection Box
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Church Collection Box

Date19th Century
Object NameBox
Mediumwood
ClassificationsMuseum General
Dimensions17.8 x 15.5 x 25cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1948.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001455
Keywords
About MeOrginally a three-partition tea-caddy, a slit was cut in the top of this box so that it could be used as a collection box in a town church. A representation of St. Nicolas Church Aberdeen, opened in 1755, is carved round the caddy.
Church Kist
Denburn Church
Roll of Honour, St Clements Church, Footdee
St. Clement's Church
Late 1940s - 1950s
Communion Token (Aberdeen)
Union Free Church
1800-1900
Communion Token (Aberdeen)
St. Clement's Church
1843