Locket associated with Charles I

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.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-524-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NK 80
Date:	Around 1650
Material:	Silver
Dimensions:	28 mm x 21 mm (including loop)
What:	Locket
Subject:	Jewellery: finger rings, ear rings, etc., foreign (NMAS Classification)
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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
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