Silver & Jewellery - 20th April 2005

Lot 734

A Charles II small silver heart-shaped locket

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £380

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Description

A Charles II small silver heart-shaped locket , in commemoration of his marriage to Queen Catherine of Braganza, 1662, the lid struck with his crowned bust to left, dividing C-R, the base with her portrait bust to left, with long, shaped hair, approx 26x21mm. *References: Medallic illustrations, Pl XL VII, 10, for portrait type; cf Greta Hecket Collection (lot 143)