Featured Small Circle of Leaves Brooch Queen Victoria

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  1. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I have this small brooch - 1 3/4"W, the pin sticks out an extra 1/4". Queen Victoria in the centre under glass - I think this is painted.
    Maybe a souvenir brooch?
    Any information appreciated.
    Thanks for looking.
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    cxgirl, Jul 28, 2016
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  2. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I do not know it's maker but what a really nice piece. I am green with envy.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Jul 28, 2016
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  3. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Thanks greg!
     
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Maybe a mourning piece? For the Queen's death? That would securely date it.
     
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Is there something symbolic of mourning in the ivy leaves? (At least I *think* those are ivy.)
     
    Bakersgma, Jul 28, 2016
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  6. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Thanks MOS. I had thought maybe a mourning piece but couldn't find anything similar.
     
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  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Ivy was used for mourning, but this could be a Golden Jubilee piece too. The image is printed. The long pin makes me think earlier rather than later, so it's less likely to be from the Diamond Jubilee. The longer the pinstem the older the brooch as a rule.
     
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  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    They look ivy to me. Ivy symbolises fidelity, so I suspect Jubilee piece.
     
    Ownedbybear, Jul 29, 2016
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  9. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Thanks bakers, evely30 and bear:) In pretty good shape for having some age to it!
     
    cxgirl, Jul 29, 2016
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