Clasp, with miniature of Charles II

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This miniature of Charles II in a silver-mounted clasp dates from the 17th century.

The miniature depicts Charles with a crown to the 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.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-529-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NK 85
• Date: Second half of the 17th century
  
• Material: Silver
  Clasp / miniature
  
• Dimensions: 25 mm L x 16 mm W
  
• What: Clasp / miniature
  
• Subject: Jewellery: finger rings, ear rings, etc., foreign (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Charles II
  
• Where:
• Event:
• Description: Silver-mounted oval clasp enclosing a miniature of Charles II
  
• References:
  • Marshall, R.K. & Dalgleish, G.R. (ed). The Art of Jewellery in Scotland. Edinburgh: SNPG, 1991 
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