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.
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Object Details
ID: | JEW0001 |
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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 |