Lot Essay
Worn on a red ribbon bow these brooches indicated the position of the wearer as Maid of Honour in waiting.
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Mary Hughes' Maid of Honour badge/brooch
with a central oval portrait of Queen Victoria after F. X. Winterhalter's portrait of the Queen in Garter Robes, bordered by old-brilliant-cut diamonds with diamond points mounted in silver and gold, the gold reverse engraved with the VRI cypher and M.F.H. 1891, in the original blue velvet case, the lining gilt stamped R & S Garrard & Co., Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the Crown, 25 Haymarket London.
See plate 20
with a central oval portrait of Queen Victoria after F. X. Winterhalter's portrait of the Queen in Garter Robes, bordered by old-brilliant-cut diamonds with diamond points mounted in silver and gold, the gold reverse engraved with the VRI cypher and M.F.H. 1891, in the original blue velvet case, the lining gilt stamped R & S Garrard & Co., Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the Crown, 25 Haymarket London.
See plate 20
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