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Dagger

Description

Dagger of iron, from a grave at East Langton, Midlothian

Museum reference

H.EQ 185

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Dagger

Physical description

Iron, with wooden handle

Collection place(s)

East Langton, Midlothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

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Miniature / pendant? Miniature / pendant?

Miniature or oval pendant, possibly after a portrait of John Erskine, 2nd Earl of Mar (1558-1634), probably painted by Charles Dickson, or Dixon, goldsmith and miniaturist, in a gold frame with agate back, mount engraved on back with 'No. 97', engraving probably 18th century suggesting it formed part of a collection of miniatures at that time: British, c. 1750

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