RecordNeck slide of gold and crystal< 1 of 1 > Back
Neck slide of gold and crystalA neck slide was worn over a ribbon at the neck. This example is made of gold and dates from after 1715. The neck slide has a crystal covering with hair inserted underneath. The slide is decorated in gold wire with 'IR (for Iacobus Rex [King James VIII]) God Save The King'. The self-styled James VIII (1688-1766), 'the Old Pretender', was son of the deposed King James VII. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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