17th Century Stuart Crystal Slide
An incredible Stuart Crystal slide dating from the latter half of the 17th century, circa 1670. Two panels of intricately woven hair are set beneath a rock crystal, with a cryptic gold wire cypher monogram resting on top of the hair (does it read DC AA?). Crafted in 22 carat gold with scalloped edges around the crystal.
"The genre of jewels popularly known as "Stuart Crystal" were exchanged in England as sentiments of love, loyalty and commemoration from the mid 17th and until the early 18th century. Initially created to commemorate the death of King Charles I – and therefore the Stuart monarchy – panels of woven hair, monograms, crowns and initials in gold thread were set in gold or gilt beneath faceted 'crystals' of rock crystal or paste to wear as rings or slides around the neck or wrist." - Bonhams
Era: Stuart, circa 1670
Size: 1.8cm by 2.1cm
Marks: None present, tested as 22/23ct gold
Condition: Good antique condition, some heavy denting to the back and light wear to the crystal consistent with age - see images. The hair and cypher remain in excellent condition
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