Backs of a pair of earrings associated with Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth

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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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• Online ID: 000-190-000-798-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NI 21 B
• Date: Early 17th century
  
• Material: Gold
  Gold
  Earring
  Earring
  
• Dimensions: 14 mm H x 9 mm W x 4 mm depth
  14 mm H x 9 mm W x 4 mm depth
  
• What: Earring
  Earring
  
• Subject: Jewellery (bangles, ear rings, slides, cameos, bracelets, etc.) (NMAS Classification)
  Jewellery (bangles, ear rings, slides, cameos, bracelets, etc.) (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Lady Fraser of Philorth
  Lady Fraser of Philorth
  Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth
  Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth
  
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• Description: 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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