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Queen Victoria Commemorative Brooch

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:2,400.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Queen Victoria Commemorative Brooch
<B>Queen Victoria Commemorative Brooch</B></I><BR><I>English, circa 1880, stamped 10ct </B></I><BR><BR>Oval, the center with an enameled portrait of Queen Victoria (r. 1837-1901) facing left, <I>eglomise </B></I>on a red enameled background, the blue enameled oval border forming the Order of the Garter, inscribed in gold <I>HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE</B></I>, the reverse engraved <I>WAKERY, LONDON</B></I>, for the portrait photographer on which this image is based-1 7/8 in. long, in original red velvet fitted box stamped <I>R.L. Christie Jeweller & Watchmaker, 17,18,19,20 Bank St. Edinburgh</B></I><BR><BR>Provenance:<BR>Purchased from Morning Glory, New York<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)