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Backs of a pair of earrings associated with Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth

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000-190-000-798-C
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Backs of a pair of earrings associated with Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth

This pair of gold-mounted earrings bear miniature portraits of Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth and his wife Margaret Ogilvie. The earrings date from the early 17th century.

The backs of the earrings are inscribed 'Sir Al. Fraser of Philolith' and 'Margaret Ogilvie his Wife'.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-798-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NI 21 B
Date: Early 17th century
Material: Gold
Gold
Dimensions: 14 mm H x 9 mm W x 4 mm depth
14 mm H x 9 mm W x 4 mm depth
What: Earring
Earring
Subject: Jewellery (bangles, ear rings, slides, cameos, bracelets, etc.) (NMAS Classification)
Jewellery (bangles, ear rings, slides, cameos, bracelets, etc.) (NMAS Classification)
Who: Lady Fraser of Philorth
Lady Fraser of Philorth
Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth
Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth
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Description: One of two gold-mounted earrings with miniature portraits of Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth, who died in 1623, and his wife
One of two gold-mounted earrings with miniature portraits of Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth, who died in 1623, and his wife
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