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Charmstone

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from Oban, Argyllshire

Postcard of Charmstone.
000-180-002-268-C
© National Museums Scotland

Charmstone

This rock crystal charmstone is from Oban in Argyllshire. It is set in a 17th-century brass mounting with a loop for suspension.

Charm of rock crystal set in brass with a loop for suspension, from Oban


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Online ID: 000-180-002-268-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 15
Date: Mounting: 17th century
Material: Rock crystal; brass
Dimensions: 45 mm H x 25 mm
What:
Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who: Sim Collection
Where: Scotland, Argyll, Oban
Event:
Description:
References:
  • Black, G.F. 'Scottish charms and amulets', Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 27 (1892-3), p 443 
  • Scottish Charms and Amulets / G.F. Black - PSAS 27 (1892-3), 433-526, p. 443 
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