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Gold brooch with agate setting, belonging to Robert Burns

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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.


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Measurements

  • Depth: 1.8(cm)
  • Height: 0.3(cm)
  • Width: 1.6(cm)

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