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One of six shallow silver boxes. This one is square and set with turquoise stones to look like flowers. Described as one of the 'Charm Boxes' on list in Museum Report 1931-32. Original tie-on label describes them as 'Talisman' boxes for holding magic…

One of six shallow boxes. This one is square and set with clusters of tiny turquoise stones. Described as one of the 'Charm Boxes' on list in Museum Report 1931-32. Original tie-on label describes them as 'Talisman' boxes for holding magic promise.

One of six shallow boxes. This is the smallest, square, and set with turquoises and red stones/glass (many are missing). Described as one of the 'Charm Boxes' on list in Museum Report 1931-32. Original tie-on label describes them as 'Talisman' boxes…

Circular box or casket, shallow, in silver gilt and brass, hinged lid with clasp, richly decorated with foliate designs, pink stone set in centre.

Oval shaped box, hinged, in silver gilt, set with carnelian and turquoise stones. Described as 'Charm Boxes' on list in Museum Report 1931-32. Original tie-on label describes them as 'Talisman' boxes for holding magic promise.

Ear-ring or hair ornament in brass (coiled/twisted effect) set with turquoise stones.

Ear-ring or hair ornament in white metal (coiled/twisted effect) set with turquoise stones, smaller of the two on display.

Square-shaped gold reliquary box, set with turquoise stones, and with a collar of red, green, black and white, and amber beads attached. Described as 'Charm Boxes' on list in Museum Report 1931-32. Original tie-on label describes them as 'Talisman'…

A pair of ear-rings? (or dress clasps?) in white metal, set with turquoise stones, clasps at back for fastening to garment? The Museum Report 1931-32 lists them as ear-rings.