Brooch / electrotype

Description

Electrotype replica of the Lochbuy Brooch, a silver gilt brooch set with rock crystals and river pearls, made in the West Highlands around 1500 and owned by the MacLaines of Lochbuy, Mull

Museum reference

H.NGD 12

Object name

Brooch / electrotype

Production information

West Highlands, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1500

Associations

Previous owner: MacLaines of Lochbuy
Lochbuy, Mull, Argyll, Scotland, Northern Europe