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Brooch Collection (#2)

From political icons to artistic expressions, the brooch tells a story of empowerment and elegance

Background imageBrooch Collection: Portrait of a German maiden in late 16th century garb. She wears a lace ruff

Portrait of a German maiden in late 16th century garb. She wears a lace ruff
FLO4644484 Portrait of a German maiden in late 16th century garb. She wears a lace ruff, a painted glass brooch with her own likeness, and holds a prayer book bound in painted parchment

Background imageBrooch Collection: Margaret Roper (1505-1544), daughter of Sir Thomas More, wearing a golden embroidered dress with

Margaret Roper (1505-1544), daughter of Sir Thomas More, wearing a golden embroidered dress with long and wide sleeves
FLO4672229 Margaret Roper (1505-1544), daughter of Sir Thomas More, wearing a golden embroidered dress with long and wide sleeves

Background imageBrooch Collection: Portrait of the Queen of England, Victoria (1837-1901), 1872 - Colorisee engraving

Portrait of the Queen of England, Victoria (1837-1901), 1872 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4946706 Portrait of the Queen of England, Victoria (1837-1901), 1872 - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Queen Victoria of England

Background imageBrooch Collection: King Henry VII of England (1457-1509), 1490. Illustration from the Whitehall Mural by Remigius van

King Henry VII of England (1457-1509), 1490. Illustration from the Whitehall Mural by Remigius van Leemput after Hans
FLO4706393 King Henry VII of England (1457-1509), 1490. Illustration from the Whitehall Mural by Remigius van Leemput after Hans Holbein the Younger, circa 1667

Background imageBrooch Collection: Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330192 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBrooch Collection: Jeanne Grey (1537-1554), Queen of England, nicknamed the Queen of Nine Days - Lady Jane Grey

Jeanne Grey (1537-1554), Queen of England, nicknamed the Queen of Nine Days - Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England
FLO4686300 Jeanne Grey (1537-1554), Queen of England, nicknamed the Queen of Nine Days - Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England, after Hans Holbein

Background imageBrooch Collection: Gold Thewa Brooch

Gold Thewa Brooch
3520393 Gold Thewa Brooch; (add.info.: Gold Thewa Brooch made from gold, enamel and glass, in India during the 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBrooch Collection: Collection of mourning jewellery, c.1850

Collection of mourning jewellery, c.1850
BAL1378 Collection of mourning jewellery, c.1850; Private Collection

Background imageBrooch Collection: IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho)

IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho)
8677406 IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses)

Background imageBrooch Collection: The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving)

The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving)
8650802 The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Saint Catherine, c.1520 (oil on panel)

Saint Catherine, c.1520 (oil on panel)
5861357 Saint Catherine, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Bellegambe, Jean the Elder (c.1470-c.1534); 82.5 -- 28.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Jean Bellegambe)

Background imageBrooch Collection: 8622585

8622585

Background imageBrooch Collection: Thai Royal Brooch

Thai Royal Brooch
5304725 Thai Royal Brooch.; (add.info.: Thai Royal Brooch; Late 1890's. The queen wore this belt and accompanying pendant on state occasions)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Woman of Nuremberg, after Albrecht Durer, 1508 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Woman of Nuremberg, after Albrecht Durer, 1508 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686609 Woman of Nuremberg, after Albrecht Durer, 1508 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Background imageBrooch Collection: Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet

Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Jacques Callot
FLO4686009 Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Jacques Callot from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Background imageBrooch Collection: BURETA, Maria Consolacion Azlor, Countess of (1775-1814). Prominent in the defense of Zaragoza

BURETA, Maria Consolacion Azlor, Countess of (1775-1814). Prominent in the defense of Zaragoza
CUL4870395 BURETA, Maria Consolacion Azlor, Countess of (1775-1814). Prominent in the defense of Zaragoza. VILLAR Y RODRIGUEZ DE CASTRO, Jose Luis. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA-MANCHA. Toledo

Background imageBrooch Collection: France: Portrait of a Woman, Watercolour Enhancement, 1860

France: Portrait of a Woman, Watercolour Enhancement, 1860
LUX4753151 France: Portrait of a Woman, Watercolour Enhancement, 1860; (add.info.: France: Portrait of a Woman, Watercolour Enhancement, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBrooch Collection: Diamond stars and brooches. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street

Diamond stars and brooches. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895
FLO4709676 Diamond stars and brooches. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Diamond stars and brooches)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems

Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street
FLO4709569 Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Gem brooches in diamond, pearl)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, enamel, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's

Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, enamel, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709559 Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, enamel, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Gem brooches in diamond)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Pupils from a school in the German fashion

Pupils from a school in the German fashion
3569338 Pupils from a school in the German fashion; (add.info.: Germany 1880-1890 Photographer: Blumberg); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBrooch Collection: Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900

Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432446 Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan jewelry. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330367 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBrooch Collection: Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330365 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBrooch Collection: Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330229 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBrooch Collection: A suite of jewellery, c.1780 (topaz & hrystoberyl)

A suite of jewellery, c.1780 (topaz & hrystoberyl)
8682999 A suite of jewellery, c.1780 (topaz & hrystoberyl) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comprising a bodice ornament and ear pendants of girandole design)

Background imageBrooch Collection: A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch

A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch
1766503 A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch, c.1890; An antique diamond serpent brooch, later rhodium plated, c.1840; five Victorian star brooches

Background imageBrooch Collection: A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond)

A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond)
1766502 A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from circa 1890)

Background imageBrooch Collection: A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art

A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour
1766488 A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour enamel brooch; a French Art Nouveau brooch pendant

Background imageBrooch Collection: A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold

A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold and enamel bracelet watch (gold, enamel)
1766487 A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold and enamel bracelet watch (gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of pendants and brooches)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Five guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, locket and chain in pearl, diamond, gold, enamel

Five guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, locket and chain in pearl, diamond, gold, enamel
FLO4709502 Five guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, locket and chain in pearl, diamond, gold, enamel. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Background imageBrooch Collection: Heraldic crests, rings and brooches in enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems

Heraldic crests, rings and brooches in enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709450 Heraldic crests, rings and brooches in enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Heraldic crests)

Background imageBrooch Collection: A girl of Padua, Italy. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's ' Historical

A girl of Padua, Italy. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705868 A girl of Padua, Italy. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageBrooch Collection: Paris, France, Portrait of a young woman in the studio with jewelry and headband, 1868

Paris, France, Portrait of a young woman in the studio with jewelry and headband, 1868
LUX4730002 Paris, France, Portrait of a young woman in the studio with jewelry and headband, 1868; (add.info.: Paris, France, Portrait of a young woman in the studio with jewelry and headband)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Diamond pendants and brooches with pearl and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems

Diamond pendants and brooches with pearl and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street
FLO4709637 Diamond pendants and brooches with pearl and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Background imageBrooch Collection: Sporting brooches mounted in diamonds: dog, horse, hansom cab, pheasant, and cat

Sporting brooches mounted in diamonds: dog, horse, hansom cab, pheasant, and cat
FLO4709583 Sporting brooches mounted in diamonds: dog, horse, hansom cab, pheasant, and cat. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Background imageBrooch Collection: A young female wearing a torc, armlet and brooch

A young female wearing a torc, armlet and brooch
3330343 A young female wearing a torc, armlet and brooch; (add.info.: Marble relief of a young female wearing a torc, armlet and brooch. Greek 3rd Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBrooch Collection: Gold Thewa Brooch

Gold Thewa Brooch
3520417 Gold Thewa Brooch; (add.info.: Gold Thewa Brooch made from gold, enamel and glass, in India during the 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBrooch Collection: Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Jacques Collet
FLO4685964 Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Jacques Collet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Background imageBrooch Collection: Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet

Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers "
FLO4686440 Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern", Paris

Background imageBrooch Collection: Polish princess, 15th and 16th centuries - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Polish princess, 15th and 16th centuries - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers
FLO4686379 Polish princess, 15th and 16th centuries - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern", Paris

Background imageBrooch Collection: Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales

Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales
3568686 Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales; (add.info.: Great Britain 1886 Photographer: Downey, William & Daniel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBrooch Collection: Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a black dress with gold apron

Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a black dress with gold apron
FLO4594636 Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a black dress with gold apron, and a black hood with green veil

Background imageBrooch Collection: A suite of jewellery, c.1780 (topaz & hrystoberyl)

A suite of jewellery, c.1780 (topaz & hrystoberyl)
8683001 A suite of jewellery, c.1780 (topaz & hrystoberyl) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comprising a bodice ornament and ear pendants of girandole design)

Background imageBrooch Collection: A Young Man, 1859

A Young Man, 1859
1577465 A Young Man, 1859; (add.info.: Portrait of a young man in a brooch. Dated 1859.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBrooch Collection: Portrait of a Woman, c.1540 (oil on wood)

Portrait of a Woman, c.1540 (oil on wood)
XOS5870425 Portrait of a Woman, c.1540 (oil on wood) by Lyon, Corneille de (d.1575); 39x26 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Corneille de Lyon Netherlandish, active France)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Portrait of a young woman in clothes from the beginning of the 20th century

Portrait of a young woman in clothes from the beginning of the 20th century
3567006 Portrait of a young woman in clothes from the beginning of the 20th century by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900-1910 ca)

Background imageBrooch Collection: Dress (Robe) of the reign of William IV, 1830-1837. Woman in tiara with low-cut gown with puff

Dress (Robe) of the reign of William IV, 1830-1837. Woman in tiara with low-cut gown with puff sleeves and lace cuffs
FLO4594811 Dress (Robe) of the reign of William IV, 1830-1837. Woman in tiara with low-cut gown with puff sleeves and lace cuffs, holding a garland of flowers. Jewelry copied from actual pieces




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From political icons to artistic expressions, the brooch tells a story of empowerment and elegance. Margaret Thatcher, known for her iconic style, often adorned her outfits with a statement brooch that reflected her strong personality. NADIA-JULIETTE BOULANGER, the influential French music teacher, wore a delicate brooch as she conducted symphonies that touched hearts worldwide. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of a beautiful brooch. Queen Elizabeth II was captured wearing an exquisite piece during her visit to Balmoral in 1952, showcasing her timeless grace. The Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch symbolized the fight for women's rights and paid homage to brave activists like EMILY DAVISON. Artists have immortalized their muses through intricate portraits featuring stunning brooches. Theodosia Ogilvie's pastel portrait from 1859 showcased not only her beauty but also highlighted the ornate brooch adorning her attire. Princess Anne continued this tradition by donning elegant brooches during visits to North Yorkshire and Cornwall. Brooches have transcended time and culture; an Anglo-Saxon Kentish type exemplifies craftsmanship from centuries ago while still captivating modern audiences today. Lady Byron's portrait captures both sophistication and sentimentality with a carefully placed brooch completing her ensemble. The significance of these accessories extends beyond aesthetics; they serve as tokens of appreciation or remembrance too. Florence Nightingale received a gold enamelled brooch as recognition for her invaluable contributions to nursing during wartime struggles. Military regimental badge brooches were proudly worn by soldiers in World War I, representing loyalty and camaraderie amidst adversity. Whether it be worn by powerful leaders or cherished individuals, each unique design carries its own narrative within its intricate details.