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Queen Victoria's brooch c.1858

4.8 x 5.3 x 2.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 65337

Queen Victoria's brooch

Queen Victoria's brooch c.1858

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Description

A gold brooch in the form of twisted gold, with oval medallion suspended below with profile heads facing left of Crown Prince of Germany and Princess Royal.

Provenance

Gift of Prince and Princess Frederick of Germany to Queen Victoria.
People involved

Subject(s)

Search the collection Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)

Search the collection Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

gold

struck

Measurements

4.8 x 5.3 x 2.2 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Gems and Jewellery
Object type(s)
costume
costume accessories
jewellery
pins (jewellery)
brooches
visual works
medals

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