Brooch (electrotype), known as Ugadale or Lossit Brooch

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This is a replica of a silver-gilt brooch known as the 'Ugadale, or Lossit Brooch'. The brooch was made in the West Highlands in the early 16th century.

The brooch has an outer band decorated with strap-work. Within it, eight turrets set with coral and pearls alternate with small round bosses. The oval crystal in the middle is set on the lid of a capsule which opens to reveal a relic container.

According to tradition, the brooch was given to the MacKays by Robert Bruce after he stayed at Ugadale. In its present form, however, the brooch is considerably later than Bruce's time.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-513-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NGD 11
• Date: Original: Early 16th century
  
• Material: Brooch / electrotype
  
• Dimensions: 250 mm D
  
• What: Brooch / electrotype
  
• Subject: Facsimiles of jewellery (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Lossit
  Scotland, Argyll and Bute, Ugadale
  
• Event:
• Description: Electrotype of the Ugadale or Lossit brooch, 16th century
  
• References:
  • Caldwell, D. H. (ed). Angels, Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982 
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