Funerary urn locket containing the hair of Prince Alfred (1780-2) 1782
Silver, pearls amethysts, glass, hair | 4.6 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 4212
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Mourning locket in the form of a funerary urn with seed pearls and amethysts, reverse with lock of hair. Inscribed around edge in gold on white enamel, 'P.ALFRED. BORN 22.SEP 1780 DIED 20 AUG 1782'. Suspension loop.
Provenance
Purchased by Queen Mary in 1945.
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Medium and techniques
Silver, pearls amethysts, glass, hair
Measurements
4.6 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm (whole object)
Category
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