Ring

This ring was worn as a charm to cure rheumatism. It consists of a copper ring enclosed in a ring of zinc and was said to form an electric current which had curative properties. It is from the collection of Dr G. F. Black.

Ring of zinc enclosing a ring of copper "worn in Scotland about 60 years ago for the cure of rheumatism", 19th century

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Online ID:	000-100-103-778-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 89
Date:	19th century
Material:	Zinc / copper
Dimensions:	0.75" D
What:	Charm
Subject:	Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Dr G. F. Black
Where:	Scotland
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