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Charmstone, owned by the Stewarts of Ardsheal, Appin, Argyllshire

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Charmstone, owned by the Stewarts of Ardsheal, Appin, Argyllshire
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This crystal ball charmstone belonged to the Stewarts of Ardsheal in Argyllshire. The silver mounts enclosing the charmstone date from the 16th or 17th century.

The charmstone has a suspension loop, to which a chain is attached.

The chain enabled the charm to be dipped in water which could be given to people or animals as a drink to cure disease or prevent illness. The act of dipping the charm was accompanied by a verbal charm or prayer.

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