A CHARLES II CARVED AMBER HEART C.1672. The transparent ambe...

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£1,200

A CHARLES II CARVED AMBER HEART C.1672. The transparent amber is inscribed on one side with the Cypher of Charles II around an image of the Boscobel Oak and on the other side, the initials MG with a cross between above the date 1672. 

The heart is a symbol of loyalty to the Stuart dynasty and was probably made to commemorate Charles II's institution of his Declaration of Indulgence. This legislation was intended to exempt Catholics and non-conformists from the penal code which had restricted them since the reformation.

Provenance: From the estate of George Withers.

7 cm.

72 g.

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Please see additional photos. There are some minor chips and scratches but no material damage nor repair.