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000-100-103-798-C
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Charm

This round crystal was used as a charm. It has a silver mount and a suspension loop.

Although this crystal charm is otherwise unprovenanced, it fits into the pattern of crystal charmstones mounted in silver or other metal with a suspension loop or ring to allow the charm to be dipped in water, which was then considered to have curative properties.


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Online ID: 000-100-103-798-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 112
Date: 17th - 18th century
17th or 18th century
Material: Crystal; silver
Dimensions: 28 mm D
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Description: Round hemispherical crystal charm with silver mount and a suspension loop, 17th or 18th century
References:
  • Black, G. F., 'Charmstones of rock-crystal' in Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 29 (1894-5), pp 439-48 
  • Black, G. F., 'Scottish charms and amulets' in Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 27 (1892-3), pp 434-44 
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