Brotche

Brotche

ID: QZP40_351_P105 DESCRIPTION: This brooch belonged to Campbell of Glen Lyon. It was made in silver with a bar across it. One side was covered in pearls and rough gems while the other had the names of the three Wise Men, Caspar, Melchoir and Baltazar, on it. The names were often said to give protection and the brooch was probably a consecrated brooch worn as an amulet as well as for decoration. This illustration was taken from 'A Tour in Scotland' by Thomas Pennant PLACENAME: N/A DATE OF IMAGE: 1776 PERIOD: 1760s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Fraser Mackintosh Collection (illustrations) Asset ID: 31163 KEYWORDS: