Locket, associated with Charles I

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This silver locket commemorates Charles I. It dates from around 1650.

The front of the heart-shaped locket has a left-facing crowned bust of Charles between the letters 'CR' (for 'Carolus Rex'). The locket has a suspension ring.

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: 000-100-001-526-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NK 82
• Date: Around 1650
  
• Material: Silver
  Locket
  
• Dimensions: 22 mm H x 19 mm W x 3 mm D
  
• What: Locket
  
• Subject: Jewellery: finger rings, ear rings, etc., foreign (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Silver heart-shaped locket with a suspension ring
  
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