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This 'love' charm come from Aberdeen and was used in the 18th century. It consists of a copper heart pierced with holes, with a larger hole for suspension. The lozenge-shaped pattern of nine holes may have had a ritual significance.

Love charm consisting of a copper heart pierced with holes, from Aberdeenshire, 18th century

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-774-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 71
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Copper
  
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• Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire
  
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• References:
  • Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 64 (1929-30), p 10 
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