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: 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
  
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• 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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