Ring and cross presented to John Sprott, 49th Bishop of Brechin

This gold episcopal ring and pectoral cross were presented to John Sprott in 1959 upon his election as 49th Bishop of Brechin. They were made in Birmingham.

The 'Celtic'-shaped cross is inset with a citrine and is engraved on the back, 'John Chappell Sprott / Bishop of Brechin/ 1959 / from his clergy'. The cross and its chain are both of 9ct gold.

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Online ID:	000-100-047-818-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1992.1818
Date:	1958 1959
Material:	9ct gold; citrine. Inscription: Back: John Chappell Sprott / Bishop of Brechin / 1959 / from his / clergy Gold
Dimensions:	26 mm H x 35 mm D 96 mm H x 47 mm W; chain 480 mm L
What:	Cross, pectoral Ring, finger
Subject:
Who:	D. and F., Birmingham (Maker) John Sprott, 49th Bishop of Brechin (Owner) John Sprott, 49th Bishop of Brechin (Owner)
Where:	England, Birmingham
Event:
Description:	Gold episcopal ring presented to John Sprott upon his election as 49th Bishop of Brechin, 1959 Pectoral cross of 9ct gold inset with citrine, with a gold suspension chain, presented to Bishop John Chappell Sprott of Brechin in 1959, and made by D&F of Birmingham, 1958
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