Locket (closed), associated with Charles I

Add to album

This silver locket (pictured here closed) commemorates Charles I. It dates from around 1650.

The pointed egg-shaped locket is surmounted by an urn and a suspension loop. The front is engraved with a heart penetrated by two arrows. Under the hinged lid the letters 'CR' (for 'Carolus Rex') have been inscribed.

Many pieces of jewellery commemorate the later Stewart monarchs, particularly after the execution of Charles I in 1649. The pieces were worn by supporters of the Scottish dynasty and handed down through their families into the 18th century.

Record details

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

• Online ID: 000-100-001-525-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
  Project description   View all records in project
• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NK 81
• Date: Around 1650
  
• Material: Silver
  Locket
  
• Dimensions: 40 mm L x 21 mm W (closed); 60 mm L x 21 mm W (open)
  
• What: Locket
  
• Subject: Jewellery: finger rings, ear rings, etc., foreign (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where:
• Event:
• Description: Silver pointed egg-shaped locket, surmounted by an urn and a suspension loop
  
• References:
• Translations:
• Related Records: