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Backs of a pair of earrings associated with Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth
This pair of gold-mounted earrings bear miniature portraits of Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth and his wife Margaret Ogilvie. The earrings date from the early 17th century.
The backs of the earrings are inscribed 'Sir Al. Fraser of Philolith' and 'Margaret Ogilvie his Wife'.
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000-190-000-798-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.NI 21 B |
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Early 17th century
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Gold Gold
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14 mm H x 9 mm W x 4 mm depth 14 mm H x 9 mm W x 4 mm depth
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Earring Earring
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Jewellery (bangles, ear rings, slides, cameos, bracelets, etc.) (NMAS Classification) Jewellery (bangles, ear rings, slides, cameos, bracelets, etc.) (NMAS Classification)
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Who: |
Lady Fraser of Philorth Lady Fraser of Philorth Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth
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One of two gold-mounted earrings with miniature portraits of Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth, who died in 1623, and his wife One of two gold-mounted earrings with miniature portraits of Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth, who died in 1623, and his wife
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