Gold enamelled locket

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This enamelled gold locket was found near Corsewall Castle in Wigtownshire. It dates from the late 16th century.

The locket has cloisonne scrolls and, in the centre, a small frame which would have once contained a miniature portrait. There is a suspension loop at the top.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-385-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NA 520
• Date: c. 1600
  Late 16th century
  
• Material: Gold; enamel
  Locket
  
• Dimensions: 44 mm x 35 mm
  
• What: Locket
  
• Subject: Costume, etc. (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire, Corsewall Castle, Barnhills Field
  
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• Description: Gold locket with enamel cloisonne scrolls which once contained a miniature, c. 1600, found in Barnhills Field, near Corsewall Castle, Wigtownshire
  
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