Locket (front), associated with James VIII, Old Pretender

This is the front of a gold locket decorated with the initials 'JR 8' in gold wire which refers to James VIII, 'The Old Pretender'. The locket was gifted to J. Grant by Lord Huntly in 1802.

Above the initials is an embossed and coloured crown. The crown and initials are surrounded by a looped gold wire border.

James VII died in 1701 and his son was recognised as king of England and Scotland by King Louis of France. In 1719 James VIII married the daughter of the King of Poland. Their son, Charles Edward Stewart, was born the following year.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-387-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NA 614
Date:	1802 18th or 19th century
Material:	Gold / crystal
Dimensions:	25 x 20 mm
What:	Locket
Subject:	Costume, etc. (NMAS Classification)
Who:	J. Grant James VIII (Old Pretender) (owner) Lord Huntly Prince Charles Edward Stuart or Charles Edward Stewart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)
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Description:	Oval gold locket with a loop suspension and the initials JR in filigree surmounted by an embossed and coloured crown
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