Brooch. A flat silver ring, about three inches wide, with a pin hinged onto it. The ring is decorated with incised foliage and chequered circles. The edges of the ring and circles and anchor like shapes are marked with thick blackened lines.

Title

Brooch. A flat silver ring, about three inches wide, with a pin hinged onto it. The ring is decorated with incised foliage and chequered circles. The edges of the ring and circles and anchor like shapes are marked with thick blackened lines.

Identifier

ABDUA:18123

Description

Annular brooch. Decoration (infilled with niello): three circles, an oval and four repeating patterns.

Date

Early: 1650 Late: 1750

Format

metal silver niello copper alloy brass, beaten inlay, Dia: 73 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Davidson, George

UUID

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