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Ring of the Reverend James Guthrie

Unknown artist, c. 1650

Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling

Five circular garnet stones arranged in a cross formation; central stone in a square setting, surrounding four stones in circular settings. Given by James Guthrie (1612-1661) to his niece before his execution and then passed down through six generations of Church of Scotland ministers. James Guthrie was minister of the Holy Rude in Stirling and was one of the most important and influential ministers in the Covenanting era.

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Title of artwork, date

Ring of the Reverend James Guthrie, c. 1650

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Gold & white enamelling & garnet

Dimensions

Diameter: 2 cm

Grant

1250

Total cost

5000

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