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Brooch (piece), believed to have been used as charm

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found at Falkirk, Stirlingshire

Postcard of Brooch (piece), believed to have been used as charm.
000-180-002-283-C
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Brooch (piece), believed to have been used as charm

This piece of an octagonal Highland ring brooch was found on a battlefield at Falkirk in Stirlingshire. It dates from the 16th or 17th century and is believed to have been used as a charm.

Made of brass, the flat ring is divided into compartments in which grotesque animals and a simple fan motif alternate. The back is plain.


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Online ID: 000-180-002-283-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NGA 155
Date: 16th or 17th century
Material: Brass
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What: Brooch / half
Subject: Jewellery - brooches with old-type pins (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where: Scotland, Highlands
Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk (battlefield)
Event:
Description: Half of an octagonal Highland ring brooch of brass, the flat ring divided into compartments in which grotesque animals and a simple fan motif alternate, from the battlefield of Falkirk
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