Locket, associated with Charles I

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This gold locket commemorates Charles I. It dates from around 1650.

The locket contains a miniature, set under glass, of Charles I. He is depicted wearing a white collar and blue ribbon. The locket has a suspension loop and a free ring.

After the execution of Charles I, many pieces of jewellery were produced to commemorate the 'Martyr King' and to foster allegiance to the Stewart cause.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-527-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NK 83
• Date: Around 1650
  
• Material: Gold with miniature under glass
  Locket / miniature
  
• Dimensions: 17 mm L x 10 mm W
  
• What: Locket / miniature
  
• Subject: Jewellery: finger rings, ear rings, etc., foreign (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Charles I
  
• Where:
• Event:
• Description: Miniature of Charles I set under glass in a gold locket with a suspension loop and free ring
  
• References:
  • Marshall, R.K. & Dalgleish, G.R. (ed). The Art of Jewellery in Scotland. Edinburgh: SNPG, 1991 
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