Brooch, believed to have been used as charm

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This round silver brooch dates from the late 16th or 17th century and is typical of highland craftsmanship for this period. It is believed to have been used as a charm.

The centre is set with a crystal with niello decoration, and the back is engraved 'A.C.' and 'M.S.'

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-282-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NGA 263
• Date: 17th - 18th century
  Late 16th or 17th century
  
• Material: Silver; crystal; niello. Inscription: On back: A.C. / M.S.
  Brooch
  
• Dimensions: 1.60" D (back)
  
• What: Brooch
  
• Subject: Jewellery - brooches with old-type pins (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Round silver brooch with an old type pin, the centre set with a crystal with niello decoration, the back engraved "A.C." and "M.S.", 17th to 18th century
  
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