RecordPair of buckles set with pebbles
Pair of buckles set with pebblesThese two buckles set with pebbles date from the late 17th century. The buckles form part of a collection of jewellery which includes earrings and a necklace. They are amongst the earliest examples of pebble-set jewellery in Scotland. The polished pebbles are mounted in pinchbeck - an alloy of copper and zinc which was used as imitation gold. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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