Charm

This charm was used in Argyllshire in the 18th century. It was said to have been brought from the Holy Land.

It is a dressed and polished piece of fossil which has been credited with healing or protective power.

It was given to the Museum by Robert Carfrae in 1890.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-728-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NO 38
Date:	18th century
Material:	Silicious fossil wood; silver
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What:
Subject:	Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Holy Land Scotland, Argyll
Event:
Description:	Charm formed from a polished slice of silicious fossil wood set in silver, used in Argyll in the 18th century, said to have been brought from the Holy Land
References:	Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 24 (1889-90), p 411
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