Charmstone

This fragment of greenish coloured stone was used a charm or amulet.

The stone is set in silver with a loop for suspension and has the letters 'IKM' on the back, probably the initials of a former owner. It may have been mounted for dipping in water which would then be drunk for curative or protective purposes by animals or people.

It was given to the Museum in 1851 by Mrs Maclaurin

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Online ID:	000-100-103-767-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NO 14
Date:	17th - 18th century 17th or 18th century
Material:	Stone, greenish; silver. Inscription: Back: IKM
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Subject:	Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Mrs Maclaurin
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Description:	Triangular fragment of greenish coloured stone set in silver with the initials "IKM" on the back and used a charm, 17th or 18th century
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