Bracelet

Gold bracelet, which is divided into compartments, which are separated by bars, decorated with a foliage motif. Each one of the compartments is glazed and contains two curls of hair which each belonged to a member of the Collingwood Family. The bracelet's clasp is decorated with a scrollwork border and contains a miniature portrait, which depicts Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood (1750-1810), along with two locks of his hair. Inscribed on the back of the clasp are the initials 'CC' - Cuthbert Collingwood, and 'CCH' - Cuthbert Collingwood Hall. Inscribed on the bracelet are the initials 'GNC' - George Newnham Collingwood, 'WN' - William Newnham (brother of George), 'MN' - Mary Newnham, their mother, 'MNC' - Mary Newnham Collingwood, 'SNC' - Sarah Newnham Collingwood and 'SC' - Sarah, Lady Collingwood. The bracelet belonged to the Collingwood Family.

Object Details

ID: JEW0001
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Bracelet
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Plimer, Andrew
Date made: early 19th century
Exhibition: Nelson, Navy, Nation
People: Collingwood, Cuthbert; Collingwood, Sarah Newnham Collingwood, Cuthbert Purey-Cust, H.E. Collingwood Family Collingwood, Mary Newnham Collingwood, George Newnham Newnham, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection
Measurements: Overall: 200 x 60 mm