Locket associated with Mary, Queen of Scots

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The cameo portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots in this gold locket is one of several known to survive. The cameos were probably commissioned by Mary from France or Italy for distribution to supporters. The locket was made by a Scottish goldsmith.

The heart-shaped locket incorporates diamonds and a ruby as well as the cameo portrait of Mary.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-460-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NF 33
• Date: Late 16th century
  
• Material: Gold enamelled mount; diamonds; ruby; onyx; cameo
  Locket / cameo
  
• Dimensions: 51 mm W; 21 mm L (cameo)
  
• What: Locket / cameo
  
• Subject: Jewellery: pendants, lockets, chains, beads (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Mary, Queen of Scots (subject)
  
• Where: FRANCE
  Italy
  
• Event:
• Description: Gold enamelled locket set with an onyx cameo portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, late 16th century
  
• References:
  • Marshall, Rosalind K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990 
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