Victorian 50th Jubilee Brooch

Victorian 50th Jubilee BroochThis brooch was made to commemorate a specific event, a significant milestone in queen Victoria's record setting reign: her golden jubilee. Whilst sitting on the English throne for 50 year is, admittedly, an impressive feat managed only by only five people to date Edward III, Henry III, George III, Victoria, and Elizabeth II (with an honourable mention going out to James VI of Scotland [also James I of England] who sat on the Scottish throne for 57

Both are crafted from 9ct gold

soft patina over the past 120ish years

Vintage sun brooch dating from the 1960s

Condition: Great antique condition - particularly clean and bright

The two stones of a Toi et Moi ring represent two lovers - you and me - making them a popular engagement ring choice (just ask Napoleon)

from whose wounds I caused the flowers to spring that honour them

It's crafted in 9ct gold and dates from the early 20th century

coin purses

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Cute antique ring with a honeybee perched on the band

It opens to reveal the original fittings and glass and a loop of woven hair

Some light wear/abrasion to the crown facet edges consistent with age and use