Locket associated with Charles I

Add to album

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

The front of the heart-shaped locket is engraved with the letters 'CR' (for 'Carolus Rex') beneath a crudely executed crown. The locket has a suspension loop attached.

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.

Record details

To search on related items, click any underlined text below.

• Online ID: 000-100-001-524-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
  Project description   View all records in project
• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NK 80
• Date: Around 1650
  
• Material: Silver
  Locket
  
• Dimensions: 28 mm x 21 mm (including loop)
  
• What: Locket
  
• Subject: Jewellery: finger rings, ear rings, etc., foreign (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where:
• Event:
• Description: Silver heart-shaped locket with a suspension loop
  
• References:
  • Marshall, R.K. & Dalgleish, G.R. (ed). The Art of Jewellery in Scotland. Edinburgh: SNPG, 1991 
• Translations:
• Related Records: