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Stuart Crystal gold mourning bracelet clasp Monmouth Rebellion?
Stuart Crystal gold mourning bracelet clasp Monmouth Rebellion?
Stuart Crystal gold mourning bracelet clasp Monmouth Rebellion?
Stuart Crystal gold mourning bracelet clasp Monmouth Rebellion?
Stuart Crystal gold mourning bracelet clasp Monmouth Rebellion?
Stuart Crystal gold mourning bracelet clasp Monmouth Rebellion?
Stuart Crystal gold mourning bracelet clasp Monmouth Rebellion?
Stuart Crystal gold mourning bracelet clasp Monmouth Rebellion?

Stuart Crystal gold mourning bracelet clasp Monmouth Rebellion?

$ 607.19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Metal: Gold
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Material: Gold
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days

    Description

    A Stuart Crystal Clasp, the emerald-cut rock crystal laid upon a hair work and wirework plaque, with initials centrally, in gold rubbed over settings. The clasp is in fair condition, there appears to be a repair to the fastening and a chip to the rock crystal. It fastens with a tongue and box catch.  The wirework appears to represent the initials
    J.C.M
    that could read as James Crofts Monmouth? For
    James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth
    who was also known as James Crofts. Monmouth lead the rebellion against his uncle King James II. After his execution for treason relics would have been secreted away and used as mementoes by his supporters as they had for his grandfather King Charles Ist.
    OBJECT:
    Mourning Clasp
    CULTURE:
    GEORGIAN
    DATE:
    c. 1680 - 1720 AD
    MATERIAL:
    Gold
    SIZE:
    17.50mm x 12.47mm x 6.19mm
    WEIGHT:
    3.24 grams
    PROVENANCE:
    Formerly in a private collection, Yorkshire.
    This item is unconditionally guaranteed to be a
    n antique original and to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request.