Queen Mary's Scottish Treasure Chest
Queen Mary's Scottish Treasure Chest is a beautifully decorated gold-plated silver box, made in Paris between 1490-1510, believed to have belonged to Queen Mary of Scotland. This is an extremely rare example of French silverware from the Renaissance period, as many silverware were melted down to extract precious metals from them. Its preservation proves its association with Mary, and as a relic of this unfortunate queen, it has been cherished by the Duke of Hamilton's family for over 340 years.
