Brooch Collection (#8)

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

Front of a Mourning Brooch for Prince Albert of Naples (brooch)
3244799 Front of a Mourning Brooch for Prince Albert of Naples (brooch) by English School, (18th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Dublin Philharmonic Society Badge inscribed James Murray, 1784 (metal)
2959943 Dublin Philharmonic Society Badge inscribed James Murray, 1784 (metal) by Irish School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Watford FC chairman Elton John with Watford football team at a photocall. 29th August 1982

The Queen opens the new childrens hospital in Birmingham now called the Diana Princess of Wales Childrens Hospital. 29th October 1998

The Queen during a visit to Coventry which took in a tour of Walsgrave Hospital where she officially opened the newly finished building

Queen Elizabeth wearing light brown suit and hat, arrives at the Guildhall in London. 19th March 1992

Princess Margaret in car as she drove through Poplar to open a Community Centre October 1955

Disk Brooch with Cameo, Langobardic (mount); Roman (cameo), ca. 600 (mount); 100-300 (cameo)

Gold brooch from Hornelund near Varde, c10th century. Viking Period at National Museum, Copenhagen

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Sevigné-gold open filigree-work set with pearls, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Sevigne [brooch] of gold open filigree scrolls, set with pearls. Spanish work, seventeenth century. Rev. J. Beck'

The Nightingale Jewel, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Nightingale Jewel, 1856. Decoration presented by Queen Victoria to Florence Nightingale, ...that noble-minded lady who, quitting the enjoyment of social comfort, at the risk of health and life

Portrait of a woman in a floral dress adorned with diamond brooches and bows, c1900. Creator: Virginia M Prall
Portrait of a woman in a floral dress adorned with diamond brooches and bows, c1900

Spheres
Chechi Peinado

Queen Victoria holding a fan Date: circa 1900

Maria Pita (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. Anonymous portrait
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna in 1589 against the attack of the English

Mrs. Fred Taylor
A portrait oil painting of a woman wearing a dark blue velvet gown, jade coloured necklace and a large, blue diamond shaped brooch. Date: circa 1918

White Star Line and Cunard - souvenir brooches
White Star Line and Cunard souvenir brooches - RMS Baltic, RMS Celtic, RMS Megantic and RMS Queen Mary. Pictorial brass enamel brooches. Date: 20th century

Ocean Liners - three brooches and a badge
Ocean Liners - White Star Line RMS Doric, MV Georgic, and RMS Majestic ship's wheel enamel brooches, 1 inch diameter. Cunard QE2 Farewell Season 2008 enamel badge, 1.25 x 0.75 inches

King Ferdinand III of Castile, called the Saint
Ferdinand III of Castile, called the Saint (1199/1201-1252). King of Castile (1217-1252) and Leon (1230-1252). Portrait. Illustration by Letre. Detail. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Maria Teresa Orsini, Princess Doria, 1822-1831
Valentin Carderera y Solano (1796-1880). Spanish painter. Portrait of Maria Teresa Orsini, Princess Doria, 1822-1831. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Young Woman
A portrait of an unknown young woman, wearing a pendant brooch. Date: circa 1840s

Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright discuss Sunday trading
The Conservative peer Lady Trumpington (Jean Alys Barker, Baroness Trumpington, b.1922) and Nigel Wright, the Dickie Dirts clothing retailer, discuss the issue of Sunday trading, 4 February 1982

The Countess of Cluzel (Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel), 1779 (Oil on oval canvas)
7413340 The Countess of Cluzel (Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel), 1779 (Oil on oval canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 64x52.5 cm; Altamira

Design for jewellery, c. 1875 (w/c & ink on paper)
BAL1363 Design for jewellery, c.1875 (w/c & ink on paper) by Burgess, William (1827-81); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: by William Burgess)

Joli Coeur, 1867 (oil on panel)
MAN62975 Joli Coeur, 1867 (oil on panel) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 38.1x30.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Jeanette Rubenson, 1883 by Ernst Josephson who was a Swedish painter and poet. He specialized in portraits, genre scenes of folklife and folklore

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Henry V and VI, 1413-1461. She wears a crimson jacket trimmed with ermine over a white
FLO4594602 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Henry V and VI, 1413-1461. She wears a crimson jacket trimmed with ermine over a white dress, with tall jeweled headdress in the shape of a heart

Portraits of duchess of Urbino, Battista Sforza, 1472-75 circa, (oil on wood)
7146273 Portraits of duchess of Urbino, Battista Sforza, 1472-75 circa, (oil on wood) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Portraits of the duke and duchess of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro and Battista Sforza, 1472-75 circa, (oil on wood)
7146270 Portraits of the duke and duchess of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro and Battista Sforza, 1472-75 circa, (oil on wood) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Queen Mary of Modena, 1673-80 (painting)
7146432 Queen Mary of Modena, 1673-80 (painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Queen Mary of Modena, 1673-80, Sir Peter Lely, Kenwood house, Highgate, London)

Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi with her daughter Napoleona Elisa, 1811 (oil on canvas)
7129738 Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi with her daughter Napoleona Elisa, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Museo Napoleonico, Rome

Portrait of a lady, possibly Isabella de Medici, 16th century (panel)
7129393 Portrait of a lady, possibly Isabella de Medici, 16th century (panel) by Italian School, (16th century); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of a lady)

Isabella II, Queen of Spain (oil on canvas)
CUL4847463 Isabella II, Queen of Spain (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (19th century); Army Museum, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). Oil on canvas

Allegory of painting, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129367 Allegory of painting, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Allegory of painting, Simon Vouet, canvas)

Pygmalion and Galatea, early 19th century (glass intaglio)
7287883 Pygmalion and Galatea, early 19th century (glass intaglio) by Beltrami, Giovanni (1860-1926); 8.5 x 7.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Triumphs of the Mother of God or Panos de Oro, c. 1500-02 (tapestry)
CUL4908753 Triumphs of the Mother of God or Panos de Oro, c.1500-02 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (attr)

Christ Salvator Mundi (oil on panel) (pair to 471177)
471176 Christ Salvator Mundi (oil on panel) (pair to 471177) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 39x58 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Three ruby, sapphire, diamond and gold bee brooches
7338358 Three ruby, sapphire, diamond and gold bee brooches by Tiffany & Company; 7.1 x 2.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Jewelled disc brooch, 400-1066 (garnet, gold, niello, silver, gilded, nielloed)
7310015 Jewelled disc brooch, 400-1066 (garnet, gold, niello, silver, gilded, nielloed) by Anglo-Saxon; 4.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Selection of jewellery found at Hoen, Norway (gold and semi-precious stones)
KND176637 Selection of jewellery found at Hoen, Norway (gold and semi-precious stones) by Viking, (9th century); Viking Ship Museum, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: also known as The Hoen Hoard';)

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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.