Ring brooch

A ring brooch is a simple ring of brass, bronze or silver with a free swivelling pin. This silver example, dated 1777, was given to Sarah Livingstone for her nursing services towards to the fifth son of Sir Colin Campbell.

The brooch is inlaid with niello and anchor patterns. The back is inscribed, 'For nursing Colin Campbell Mellords fourth son Ap, 1777. Sarah Livingston.'

Sir Colin Campbell (1776-1847) served in the Peninsular War, was present at Waterloo and became Governor of Ceylon.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-490-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NGA 266
Date:	1777
Material:	Silver, inlaid with niello. Inscription: On back: For nursing Colin Campbell Mellords fourth son Ap, 1777. Sarah Livingston
Dimensions:	81 mm D; ring 25 mm W
What:	Brooch
Subject:	Jewellery - brooches with old-type pins (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Colin Campbell Mellord (Presenter) Sarah Livingston, nurse (Recipient)
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Description:	Silver ring brooch inlaid with niello and with anchor patterns, inscribed on the back "For nursing Colin Campbell Mellords fourth son Ap, 1777. Sarah Livingston"
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