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Pomander 1550-90
Silver, partly gilt | 4.1 x 2.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 28182
Mary, Queen of Scots' Outer Chamber, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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A spherical silver pomander on a low circular foot and with attached chain. The pomander opens into eight segments engraved with foliate motifs, hinged at the base and reveal a central, pierced silver-gilt container.
Provenance
The pomander is said to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87). Presented to Queen Mary in 1951 by Mrs Makgill-Crichton-Maitland and given to her by Ethelred Anne, Lady Hopetoun.
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Medium and techniques
Silver, partly gilt
Measurements
4.1 x 2.5 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Great Britain
