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This ring was worn as a charm to cure rheumatism. It consists of a copper ring enclosed in a ring of zinc and was said to form an electric current which had curative properties. It is from the collection of Dr G. F. Black.

Ring of zinc enclosing a ring of copper "worn in Scotland about 60 years ago for the cure of rheumatism", 19th century

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-778-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 89
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Zinc / copper
  Charm
  
• Dimensions: 0.75" D
  
• What: Charm
  
• Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Dr G. F. Black
  
• Where: Scotland
  
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