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A 17th century Charles I Royalist portrait miniature pendant, the painted head and...
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A 17th century Charles I Royalist portrait miniature pendant, the painted head and shoulders portrait of Charles I under faceted rock crystal, in gold pie-crust mount, the reverse engraved ‘Jan 30th 1648 C R’ (the date of King Charles’ execution and initials) and centred with a skull, on suspensory loop, and later silver link, total length 22mm. £3,000-£4,000
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After the execution of Charles I, Royalist mourning jewels were produced for his supporters in the form of lockets, rings and pendants, enclosing painted portraits, locks of hair and Royalist symbols, produced in base metals, silver and gold, and worn as a quiet yet powerful sign of allegiance to his cause and resistance to the Commonwealth.
The Civil War was however a dangerous time for Royalist sympathisers, and many of these keepsakes were hidden or worn discretely. After the restoration of the monarchy with the accession of Charles II in 1660, Royalist jewels could be worn publicly as symbols of loyalty to the restored Stuart monarchy.
Whilst history documents Charles I’s execution on the day of 30 January 1649, the date 1648 on many pieces, as seen on the locket offered here for sale, are based on the Julian calendar, which was used in England until the 18th century. Using the Julian calendar, the year did not commence until March, so many contemporary mourning pieces record the execution as having taken place in 1648.
Condition Report
Crystal is heavily scratched and worn, commensurate with age. Portrait is worn.
Reverse: general surface wear evident. Engraving still fairly crisp.
Length of miniature excluding suspensory loop 13mm.
Gross weight 2.8gm.
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After the execution of Charles I, Royalist mourning jewels were produced for his supporters in the form of lockets, rings and pendants, enclosing painted portraits, locks of hair and Royalist symbols, produced in base metals, silver and gold, and worn as a quiet yet powerful sign of allegiance to his cause and resistance to the Commonwealth.
The Civil War was however a dangerous time for Royalist sympathisers, and many of these keepsakes were hidden or worn discretely. After the restoration of the monarchy with the accession of Charles II in 1660, Royalist jewels could be worn publicly as symbols of loyalty to the restored Stuart monarchy.
Whilst history documents Charles I’s execution on the day of 30 January 1649, the date 1648 on many pieces, as seen on the locket offered here for sale, are based on the Julian calendar, which was used in England until the 18th century. Using the Julian calendar, the year did not commence until March, so many contemporary mourning pieces record the execution as having taken place in 1648.
Condition Report
Crystal is heavily scratched and worn, commensurate with age. Portrait is worn.
Reverse: general surface wear evident. Engraving still fairly crisp.
Length of miniature excluding suspensory loop 13mm.
Gross weight 2.8gm.
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A 17th century Charles I Royalist portrait miniature pendant, the painted head and shoulders portrait of Charles I under faceted rock crystal, in gold pie-crust mount, the reverse engraved ‘Jan 30th 1648 C R’ (the date of King Charles’ execution and initials) and centred with a skull, on suspensory loop, and later silver link, total length 22mm. £3,000-£4,000
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After the execution of Charles I, Royalist mourning jewels were produced for his supporters in the form of lockets, rings and pendants, enclosing painted portraits, locks of hair and Royalist symbols, produced in base metals, silver and gold, and worn as a quiet yet powerful sign of allegiance to his cause and resistance to the Commonwealth.
The Civil War was however a dangerous time for Royalist sympathisers, and many of these keepsakes were hidden or worn discretely. After the restoration of the monarchy with the accession of Charles II in 1660, Royalist jewels could be worn publicly as symbols of loyalty to the restored Stuart monarchy.
Whilst history documents Charles I’s execution on the day of 30 January 1649, the date 1648 on many pieces, as seen on the locket offered here for sale, are based on the Julian calendar, which was used in England until the 18th century. Using the Julian calendar, the year did not commence until March, so many contemporary mourning pieces record the execution as having taken place in 1648.
Condition Report
Crystal is heavily scratched and worn, commensurate with age. Portrait is worn.
Reverse: general surface wear evident. Engraving still fairly crisp.
Length of miniature excluding suspensory loop 13mm.
Gross weight 2.8gm.
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After the execution of Charles I, Royalist mourning jewels were produced for his supporters in the form of lockets, rings and pendants, enclosing painted portraits, locks of hair and Royalist symbols, produced in base metals, silver and gold, and worn as a quiet yet powerful sign of allegiance to his cause and resistance to the Commonwealth.
The Civil War was however a dangerous time for Royalist sympathisers, and many of these keepsakes were hidden or worn discretely. After the restoration of the monarchy with the accession of Charles II in 1660, Royalist jewels could be worn publicly as symbols of loyalty to the restored Stuart monarchy.
Whilst history documents Charles I’s execution on the day of 30 January 1649, the date 1648 on many pieces, as seen on the locket offered here for sale, are based on the Julian calendar, which was used in England until the 18th century. Using the Julian calendar, the year did not commence until March, so many contemporary mourning pieces record the execution as having taken place in 1648.
Condition Report
Crystal is heavily scratched and worn, commensurate with age. Portrait is worn.
Reverse: general surface wear evident. Engraving still fairly crisp.
Length of miniature excluding suspensory loop 13mm.
Gross weight 2.8gm.
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