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used in Glencoe, Inverness-shire

Postcard of Charm.
000-190-004-210-C
© National Museums Scotland

Charm

These four large amber beads were used as a charm against blindness by the MacDonalds of Glencoe in Inverness-shire.

The beads were probably once part of a necklace. Amber was traditionally valued as amuletic protection against illness and, more specifically, as a cure for disease of the eyes.

The beads were given to the Museum by Mrs James Johnstone in 1849.


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Online ID: 000-190-004-210-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 7
Date: 17th or 18th century
Material: Amber
Amber
Amber
Amber
Dimensions: 12 mm Dia
23 mm Dia
23 mm Dia
25 mm Dia
What: Charm / bead
Charm / bead
Charm / bead
Charm / bead
Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who: Macdonald of Glencoe (Owner)
Macdonald of Glencoe (Owner)
Macdonald of Glencoe (Owner)
Macdonald of Glencoe (Owner)
Where: Scotland, Argyll, Glencoe
Scotland, Argyll, Glencoe
Scotland, Argyll, Glencoe
Scotland, Argyll, Glencoe
Event:
Description: One of four large amber beads used as a charm against blindness by the Macdonalds of Glencoe
One of four large amber beads used as a charm against blindness by the Macdonalds of Glencoe
One of four large amber beads used as a charm against blindness by the Macdonalds of Glencoe
One of four large amber beads used as a charm against blindness by the Macdonalds of Glencoe
References:
  • Black, G.F. 'Scottish charms and amulets', Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 27 (1892-3), p 476 
  • Scottish Charms and Amulets / G.F. Black - PSAS 27 (1892-3), 433-526, p. 476 
  • Scottish Charms and Amulets / G.F. Black - PSAS 27 (1892-3), 433-526, p. 476 
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