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Gold Ornaments and Brooch, 1863. Artist: Robert DudleyGold Ornaments and Brooch, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII
Cross Pendant Brooches & Earrings, Suite of Indian Ornaments, 1863. Artist: Robert DudleyCross Pendant Brooches & Earrings, Suite of Indian Ornaments, 1863. Queen Alexandras Indian Necklace was one of her wedding gifts from Queen Victoria
Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst, Ltd. 1911. Antique brooch pins from Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst, Ltd, jewellers in the Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly
Ninon De Lenclos, c1780, (1913). Artist: Jean Francois JaninetNinon De Lenclos, c1780, (1913). After Louis Ferdinand Elle (1612-1689). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]
Ladys headdress, 14th century, (1910). Fashion from the reign of Richard II (1377-1399). The headdress is reticulated, ornamented with goldsmiths work and jewels
Miss Gertie Millar (1879-1952), actress, 1902-1903. Artist: Alfred Ellis & WaleryMiss Gertie Millar (1879-1952), English actress, 1902-1903. Millar was a singer and actress of the early 20th century, famous for her performances in musical comedies
Romano-British enamelled ornaments, 1st- 2nd century AD. At centre left is a dragonesque brooch. From the collection of the British Museum
Cruciform and square-headed fibulae, 1893. Artist: A HousselinCruciform and square-headed fibulae, 1893. Fibulae were a type of brooch. A print from The Industrial Arts of the Anglo-Saxons by Baron D de Baye, Swan Sonnenschein, London, 1893
Bird-shaped fibulae, hairpin, and s-shaped fibulae, 1893. Artist: A HousselinBird-shaped fibulae, hairpin, and s-shaped fibulae, 1893. Fibulae were a type of brooch A print from The Industrial Arts of the Anglo-Saxons by Baron D de Baye, Swan Sonnenschein, London, 1893
Square-headed fibula, from Ragley Park, Warwickshire, 1893. Fibulae were a type of brooch. A print from The Industrial Arts of the Anglo-Saxons by Baron D de Baye, Swan Sonnenschein, London, 1893
Cruciform fibulae, 1893. Fibulae were a type of brooch. A print from The Industrial Arts of the Anglo-Saxons by Baron D de Baye, Swan Sonnenschein, London, 1893
Nobleman, 13th century, (1910). The mantle is fastened with a quadrilobed morse, (a type of fastening), and he wears cross-garters
H. R. H, The DSS. Of Argyll, 1908. Artist: WD & HO WillsH.R.H, The DSS. Of Argyll, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London
H. R. H, PSS. Henry of Battenberg, 1908. Artist: WD & HO WillsH.R.H, PSS. Henry of Battenberg, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London
Lady Caroline Capel, c1800-1820Artist: John HayterLady Caroline Capel, c1800-1820
Countess Cowper, c1865-1890Artist: John HayterCountess Cowper, c1865-1890
Elizabeth of Bohemia. Artist: GunstElizabeth of Bohemia. Elizabeth Stuart (1596-1662) was the eldest daughter of James I of England and Anne of Denmark. In 1613 she married Frederick V, Elector of the Palatinate
Elizabeth of Bohemia, c1700-1750. Artist: George VertueElizabeth of Bohemia, c1700-1750
King Henry III, (1786). Artist: John GoldarKing Henry III, (1786). Portrait of Henry (1207-1272) from the monument in Westminster Abbey
King Clotaire II of the Franks, (19th century). Artist: WeberKing Clotaire II of the Franks, (19th century). Clotaire II (584-629) was King of Neustria from the time of his birth (his mother ruled as regent) and of all the Franks from 613
Saxon fibulae, (1910). Brooches used for fastening capes or mantles, found at a Saxon burying-place near Banbury in Oxfordshire
The Saxon mantle, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century, showing a Saxon man wearing the mantle, a sort of cape worn over the tunic
The Saxon mantle, showing method of fastening, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century, showing a Saxon man wearing the mantle, a sort of cape worn over the tunic
Amelia of Orleans, Queen of Portugal, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: CamachoAmelia of Orleans, Queen of Portugal, late 19th-early 20th century. The eldest daughter of Prince Philippe, Count of Paris, and his wife and cousin, Princess Marie Isabelle d Orleans
Princess Olga Konstantinovna of Russia, late 19th-early 20th century. Portrait of Olga Konstantinovna of Russia, (1851-1926), queen consort of King George I of Greece
Lady in Black, 1560s. Artist: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)Lady in Black, 1560s. Found in the collection of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Portrait of Elisabeth van Kessel, 1671. Artist: Everdingen, Caesar Boetius van (1616-1678)Portrait of Elisabeth van Kessel, 1671. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Portrait of the Lady-in-waiting Coutess Alexandra Branitskaya, 1778-1781. Artist: Richard BromptonPortrait of the Lady-in-waiting Countess Alexandra Branitskaya, 1778-1781. Brompton, Richard (1734-1783). Found in the collection of the State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow
Ladys headdress, 1450-1470, (1910). Female fashion from the reign of Henry VI-Edward IV ((1422-1483). Forked headdress with black velvet ermine-lined cloak with golden fleur-de-lys
Brooch, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene LaliqueBrooch, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal
Etruscan Gold Fibula of Chimera, 6th century BC. The Etruscan civilization is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to
Celtic Penannular Brooch from Ballynaglough, 8th centuryCeltic Penannular Brooch from Ballynaglough, c5th century- c10th century. Especially associated with the beginning of the Early Medieval period in the British Isles
Enamelled bronze Brooch with stylised Dolphin in centre, 2nd-3rd century. Roman from England
Tortoise Brooch from a Viking Grave in Norway c10th-11th century. At University Historical Museum. Oslo
Gold brooch from Hornelund near Varde, c10th century. Viking Period at National Museum, Copenhagen
Gilt-Bronze Brooch, Germanic Iron Age, Denmark, c. 500ADGilt-Bronze Brooch, Germanic Iron Age, Denmark, c.500AD
Visigothic Aquliiform FibulaA Visigothic aquliiform fibula i.e an eagle shaped brooch, from the Cluny Museum in Paris
Pictish-Irish Penannular Brooch, 8th centuryA pictish-Irish pennanular brooch from Ballynaglough, County Antrim. The brooch is silver gilt and glass, 8th century
Gold Iron Age FibulaGold Iron Age enamelled fibula from the Germanic Iron Age, now in the National Museum in Copenhagen
German fibula in the form of a fish
Late iron age bronze brooch of a bird, from the National Museum of Copenhagens collection
Brooch from a Viking grave, 9th centuryA brooch from a Viking grave in Sweden, now in the Museum of National Antiquities collection in Stockholm, 9th century
Detail of an Etruscan gold fibula showing gold working techniques, 7th century BCDetail of an Etruscan gold fibula from Vulci, showing the granulation technique of gold work. From the British Museums collection, 7th century BC
Bust of the Roman Emperor Commodus, 2nd centuryA marble portrait bust of the Roman Emperor Commodus (31 August 161 - 31 December 192), from the Capitoline Museums collection in Rome, 2nd century
Hunnish gold fibula in the form of a cicada, 2nd centuryHunnish gold fibula in the form of a cicada. The cicada was a sign of rank amongst the huns. From the National Museum in Budapest, 2nd century
Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, 1820s. Artist: George DaweEmpress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, 1820s. Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg (1729-1828) was the second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia, who she married in 1776 when he was still heir to the throne
Celtic gilt-silver brooch, 8th centuryCeltic gilt-silver brooch from Ireland, 8th century
Romano-British copper alloy and enamel plate brooch, 2nd-3rd centuryRomano-British copper alloy and enamel plate brooch found in Castor, Cambridgeshire, 2nd-3rd century. From the British Museums collection