Clasp, with miniature of Charles II

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NK 85
Date:	Second half of the 17th century
Material:	Silver
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:
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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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