Brooch Collection (#3)

Anne Stanhope (died 1663), Countess of Chesterfield, wearing a long yellow dress and a low-cut corset
FLO4672301 Anne Stanhope (died 1663), Countess of Chesterfield, wearing a long yellow dress and a low-cut corset, has long sleeves doubled in pink. By Antonie Van Dyck (1599-1641)

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330245 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte
FLO4685878 Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et

Woman of Cairo, Egypt, holding a parrot, after a painting by a Copt, 18th century
FLO4686572 Woman of Cairo, Egypt, holding a parrot, after a painting by a Copt, 18th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Cameo portrait of Alexander Suvorov by Pyotr Dobrokhotov (1787-1831), c.1825 (sardonyx)
BOO74488 Cameo portrait of Alexander Suvorov by Pyotr Dobrokhotov (1787-1831), c.1825 (sardonyx); 3.4x2.8 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog
1766483 A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog, a diamond-ruby stag's head, a pave-set fox mask

A group of French and Austrian Art Nouveau brooches, pendants and necklaces with a stick-pin and a fob-watch
1766478 A group of French and Austrian Art Nouveau brooches, pendants and necklaces with a stick-pin and a fob-watch; Private Collection; (add.info)

Henri III. Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) with an earball
JEB4861560 Henri III. Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) with an earball and a hat decorating a star-shaped brooch. Anonymous painting. Oil on wood. Dim: 52, 6x40, 8cm

Panagias [enkolpia]; in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Ulrika Eleonora d.y. 1688-1741, Queen of Sweden, married to King Fredrik I, c1710. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Ulrika Eleonora d.y. 1688-1741, Queen of Sweden, married to King Fredrik I, c1710

Miss D. Johnston, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss D. Johnston, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov

Mrs Hanna Marcus, 1880. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Mrs Hanna Marcus, 1880

Maria Ricci, married to the artist Carl Gustaf Plagemann, 1850s. Creator: Emma Ekwall
Maria Ricci, married to the artist Carl Gustaf Plagemann, 1850s

Fibula with Architectural Design, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Fibula with Architectural Design, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later

Lovisa, 1828-1871, Queen of Sweden. Creator: Amalia Lindegren
Lovisa, 1828-1871, Queen of Sweden, Unknown date

Unknown woman, c17th century. Creator: David Richter
Unknown woman, c17th century

Unknown woman, 1859. Creator: Amalia Lindegren
Unknown woman, 1859

Maria Eleonora, 1599-1655, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Brandenburg, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Maria Eleonora, 1599-1655, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Brandenburg, c17th century

Kristina Magdalena of Zweibrücken, Margravine of Baden-Dulach 1616-62, c17th century.. Creator: Unknown
Kristina Magdalena of Zweibrucken, Margravine of Baden-Dulach 1616-62, c17th century

Johan III, 1621-67, Duke of Anahlt-Zerbst, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan III, 1621-67, Duke of Anahlt-Zerbst, c17th century

James I of England (1566-1625), c1603. Creator: John de Critz the Elder
James I of England (1566-1625), c1603

Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Artist: Elisabeth Sonrel
Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290) was a profound influence on the medieval Florentine poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Desideria, 1781-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, married to Karl XIV Johan, 1830. Creator: Fredric Westin
Desideria, 1781-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, married to Karl XIV Johan, 1830

Wilhelmina Margaretha van den Bosch (1807-1874), Wife of Gerard Johan Verloren van Themaat, 1874

Portrait of a Woman, thought to be Lucretia Boudaen (1616-1663), Wife of Jean Ortt and Second Wife o Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, thought to be Lucretia Boudaen (1616-1663), Wife of Jean Ortt and Second Wife of Christoffel van Gangelt, 1640-1670. Copy after Jacob van Loo

Mrs A.J. Schmidt-Keiser...with her brother J.N. Keiser and her ten-year-old son, 1858. Creator: Jacob Spoel
Mrs A.J. Schmidt-Keiser, widow of the painter Willem Hendrik Schmidt (1809-49), tutor of Jacob Spoel, with her brother J.N. Keiser and her ten-year-old son, 1858

Anne of Austria, Consort of Emperor Mathias. Creator: Gaspar de Crayer
Anne of Austria, Consort of Emperor Mathias, unknown date

Desideria, 1777-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, 1822. Creator: Fredric Westin
Desideria, 1777-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, 1822

Christoph (1684-1723) Prince of Baden-Durlach, 1696. Creator: Anon
Christoph (1684-1723) Prince of Baden-Durlach, 1696

Elizabeth (1801-1873), Queen of Prussia, born Princess of Bavaria, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Joseph Karl Stieler
Elizabeth (1801-1873), Queen of Prussia, born Princess of Bavaria, married to King Frederick William IV, early-mid 19th century

Portrait of Mrs. W.J.S. van Alphen, Baroness van Reede van Oudtshoorn, 1854. Creator: Raden Saleh
Portrait of Mrs. W.J.S. van Alphen, Baroness van Reede van Oudtshoorn, 1854

Frederikke von Scholten, née Arendrup, the Artist's Mother-in-Law, 1898-1902. Creator: Christian Mourier-Petersen
Frederikke von Scholten, nee Arendrup, the Artist's Mother-in-Law, 1898-1902

Adèle van Meekren, second wife of Andries van Wezel, 1912. Creator: Willem Witsen
Adele van Meekren, second wife of Andries van Wezel, 1912. Van Wezel was a Dutch diamond dealer

Portrait of Laura Chigi, 1646-1679. Creators: Alessandro Da Farnese Mattia, Francisco de Zurbaran
Portrait of Laura Chigi, 1646-1679

Rose, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rose, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 11

Cornelia Teding van Berkhout (1614-80), Wife of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, 1640-1653. Creator: Jan Lievens
Cornelia Teding van Berkhout (1614-80), Wife of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, 1640-1653

Mitchell, Mary, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mitchell, Mary, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913

Mrs. Allan Wellman, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Allan Wellman, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 6

Nelson, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Nelson, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 11

Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, and Holy Roman Empress, 1747

Carr, H.C. Mrs. (Dorothy Dunn), portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Carr, H.C. Mrs. (Dorothy Dunn), portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1918

Boulton, George, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Boulton, George, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917

Miss Orme, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Orme, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 7

Thompson, J.R. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Thompson, J.R. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917

Campbell, Natalie, Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Campbell, Natalie, Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 24

Sayles, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sayles, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 18

Rose, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rose, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 30

Watson, S.K. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Watson, S.K. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 9

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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.