Ring associated with Charles I

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This gold commemorative ring contains a miniature of Charles I. It dates from around 1650.

The miniature of Charles I is set under glass in the oval bezel.

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.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-917-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  Q.L.1960.2
• Date: Around 1650
  c. 1650
  
• Material: Gold, glass
  Ring
  
• Dimensions: 22 mm Dia
  
• What: Ring
  
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• Who: Charles I
  
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• Description: Gold ring with a miniature of Charles I under glass in the oval bezel, c. 1650
  
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