Gold brooch with agate setting, belonging to Robert Burns
Key details
- Object number
- 3.8525
- Date
- 1700 to 1799
- On display
- No
- Object number
- 3.8525
- Date
- 1700 to 1799
- On display
- No
Description
Brooch, slightly oval, consisting of an agate/carnelian polished stone, bezel mounted in a plain gold brooch setting.
It belonged to Robert Burns and it was passed down from Jean Armour, as explained in the accompanying framed letter of provenance.
Object information
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