Locket

Description

Oval locket of gold and a gold and pearl pendant which was probably formerly attached to the locket, Scottish, late 16th century, preserved by the Clerks of Penicuik as a relic of Mary, Queen of Scots

Museum reference

H.NA 422

Object name

Locket, Pendant

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

Late 16th century

Materials

Gold, Gold, Pearl

Physical description

Gold / gold and pearl

Associations

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542 - 1587
Clerk of Penicuik

Exhibitions

• Mary Queen of Scots (28 Jun 2013 - 17 Nov 2013)
  National Museum of Scotland

References

Marshall, R. K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990

On display

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