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Miniature of Charles IIThis miniature of Charles II in a gold locket dates from the second half of the 17th century. The miniature shows Charles with a long ringleted wig and a thin moustache. He has a white collar and a blue ribbon. On the reverse is a crown and sceptre and the motto: 'Dieu et Mon Droit' [God and my right]. 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 detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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