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Brass-bound lodestone

1675-1700

Amuletic loadstone with scalloped metal mounts

1551-1700

Loadstone, rectangular block

Loadstone, rectangular block

Loadstone with scalloped brass mounts and loop for suspending

1551-1700

Small oval lodestone, with capping

Loadstone, mounted in silver and with loop for suspension

Loadstone, probably used for curing or prevention of disease

Iron oxide lodestone

1775

Copy of Lodestone believed to have been used by Queen Anne

1929 (copy); 1702-1714 (original)

Two natural lodestones with pole pieces and keepers (see 2 stroke numbers)

Two natural lodestones with pole pieces and keepers

1760

Loadstone, believed to have been used by Queen Anne in the ceremony of healing by touch, English, 1702-1714

Lodestone believed to have been used by Queen Anne, English, 1702-1714

1702-1714

Lodestone in brass mount with two keepers, brass arched-shaped support, and circular lead weight, in original wood case, c.1720-30

Lodestone in brass mount with two keepers

1720-1730

Lodestone and keeper

Lodestone and keeper

1750

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