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Charmstone

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Postcard of Charmstone.
000-100-002-750-C
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Charmstone

This crystal ball charmstone is enclosed by silver mounts dating from the 16th or 17th century.

A suspension loop is attached to the silver mounts, to which a chain could be attached.

The chain may have allowed the charmstone to be worn around the neck. It is more likely however that it was used to dip the charm in water which could be given to people or animals as a drink to cure disease or prevent illness.


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Online ID: 000-100-002-750-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 74
Date: 16th or 17th century
Material: Rock crystal; silver
Dimensions: 59 mm L x 42 mm Dia
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Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
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Description: Rock crystal charmstone mounted in a setting of four silver bands
References:
  • Black, G.F. 'Scottish Charms and Amulets' Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland XXVII (1892-3), pp 433-526 
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