Brooch Collection

Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch
The Holloway Brooch, designed by Sylvia Pankhurst, for presentation to W.S.P.U released prisoners. It depicts the portcullis symbol of the House of Commons with chains and broad arrows in purple

VARINA HOWELL DAVIS (1826-1906). Second wife of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America. Miniature, c1845

Margaret Thatcher
MARGARET THATCHER nee ROBERTS First woman to be British Prime Minister (Conservative) 1979-90

NADIA-JULIETTE BOULANGER, French music teacher
NADIA-JULIETTE BOULANGER (1887-1979), French music teacher and conductor. Her students included Aaron Copland, Roy Harris, Lennox Berkeley, Virgil Thomson and Leonard Bernstein. Date: early 1960s

EMILY DAVISON Died after throwing herself in front of the King's horse at the Derby in June 1913, She is wearing a prisoner's brooch & another medal. 1872 - 1913

Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952. Artist: Lisa Sheridan
Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952

Princess Anne in North Yorkshire visiting the Malton agricultural show

Portrait of Theodosia Ogilvie, 1859 (pastel)
NSW71481 Portrait of Theodosia Ogilvie, 1859 (pastel) by Anonymous; 85.5 x 76 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Anne, Lady Byron (Anon)
ANNA ISABELLA MILBANKE Lady Byron (1815 to 1816)

Gold enamelled brooch, presented to Florence Nightingale by Queen Victoria, 1855. Gold, with diamonds and enamel, said to have been designed by Prince Albert The Prince Consort (1819-1861)

Military regimental badge brooches advertisement, WW1
An advertisement for Charles Packer & Co, goldsmiths and silversmiths, and their selectrion of regimental badge brooches available for 2 2s. each

Princess Elizabeth as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, 1942
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. Her first formal engagement was on her 16th birthday, inspecting the Grenadier Guards as Colonel of this regiment

Military badge jewellery, WW1
Advertisement for regimental badges available from the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company. Made of gold or palladium, they were set with diamonds or other precious stones. Date: 1917

Man dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire
Turanian of Finland in traditional clothing, similar to that worn by the ancient Celts. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Advert for Frank Hyams Ltd, diamonds jewellery 1911
Selection of womens diamond jewellery. Date: 1911

The Pitney Brooch, Anglo-Scandinavian, second half of the 11th century. Disc-brooch of gilt copper-alloy from Pitney, Somerset, England. It is decorated in an English variant of the Urnes style

Alfred the Great (849-899), Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871, (c1920). Much of Alfreds reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders

Princess Anne, Princess Royal, in Cornwall
Princess Anne, Princess Royal, on an official visit to Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Martha of Norway
MARTHA, CROWN PRINCESS OF NORWAY Daughter of Princess Charles of Sweden, she married Crown Prince Olav of Norway in 1929. She died 3 years before Olav became King of Norway in 1957. Date: 1901 - 1954

Heraldic crests, rings and brooches in enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Anglo-Saxon brooch of the Kentish type, from the British Museum

Queen Mother visiting London evacuees at Horsted Keynes, 1939
The Queen Mother(1900-2002) with evacuated children from Battersea. A little four year old girl called Shirely here is playing " mothers"

Mlle Marie De Guise
MLLE MARIE DE GUISE aka Mademoiselle Marie de Lorraine et de Guise. Duchess of Guise and Joyeuse from 1675; patron of composer Charpentier

Catherine of Aragon Players Cigarette Card
CATHERINE OF ARAGON First Queen of Henry VIII

Portrait of a young man, possibly Girolamo Casio, c. 1500 (oil on wood panel)
CTS336313 Portrait of a young man, possibly Girolamo Casio, c.1500 (oil on wood panel) by Boltraffio, Giovanni Antonio (1467-1516); 42.6x29.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Bagpiper in Glen Coe, Highlands of Scotland
Bagpiper in Macdonald tartan, playing in Glen Coe, Highlands of Scotland. Date: 1959

Dinah Craik (1826-1887). Engraving. Colored
Dinah Craik (1826-1887). English novelist and poet. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored

Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) of Russia (oil on canvas)
XIR160169 Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) of Russia (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Hortense de Beauharnais (1783-1837) (oil on canvas)
XIR173440 Hortense de Beauharnais (1783-1837) (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (studio of); ChAteau de Versailles

Consul Adelaide Rettig, 1891. Creator: Hildegard Norberg
Consul Adelaide Rettig, 1891

Three-quarter profile portrait of woman in dress with thin patterned shawl, probably 1840s. Creator: Unknown
Three-quarter profile portrait of woman in dress with thin patterned shawl, two-row pearl necklace, pair of bracelets, decollete brooch, mid-length hairstyle and corkscrew curls, probably 1840s

Bust of Archduke Karl, 1842. Creator: Josef Klieber
Bust of Archduke Karl, 1842

The International Exhibition: emerald and diamond brooch exhibited by Mr. Harry Emanuel, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: emerald and diamond brooch exhibited by Mr. Harry Emanuel, 1862....a brooch formed of a very large emerald

Silver viking disc-brooch, imitating a byzantine coin possibly originating in York
Cast silver viking disc brooch, possibly originating in York, 10th century. It imitates a coin of the Byzantine Emperor Valentinian. In the collection of the York Museum

Pupils from a school in the German fashion Germany. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Soprano Christine Nilsson. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Portrait of Umberto I of Savoy king of Italy (1844-1900) Italy. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

The image shows a lady sit down on the ground, holding a jug for water; she wears a traditional dress covering also her head, forming a turban

The image shows a lady feeding her child. The lady from Khrumiria, Tunisia, wears a dress open over the arms and she is barefooted

Pope Pius XII during the closing ceremony of the Holy Door State of the Vatican City. Date of Photograph:1950

Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1886

Portrait of the opera singer Michael Bohnen during filming for the Viennese film "Der liebe Augustin" Austria. Date of Photograph:1943

Theater actor Flavio And (1851-1915), colleague and companion of Eleonora Duse with whom he founded the Compagnia della citt di Roma Italy. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Portrait of couple: the bride and groom Hoffert Sicily. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Full-length portrait of four young women from the Indian state of Punjab in traditional dress characterized by their gaudy ornaments. Small caps of striped cloth

Painting by Carlo Crivelli entitled Madonna of the Candeletta in the Brera Gallery in Milan. At the center of the picture, the Virgin enthroned with the Child

Half-length portrait of the singer Conchita Glabert. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Portrait of a lady in evening dress sitting beside a curled up dog. Date of Photograph:1890-1910

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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.