Posted by Nellie on December 3, 2012, 9:39 pm, in reply to "Similar brooches"
Well spotted Carlo. They are alike. There could be a family connection dating from Queen Victoria's time, or simply a popular design in that era.
--Previous Message-- : I was struck by the similarity of these two : brooches in the British and Spanish RF. Have : a look: : : 1) Queen Victoria's brooch: : : and a closeup: : : : The Spanish RF version, called 'Queen : Mercedes' brooch': : : : : : : :
on December 3, 2012, 9:39 pm, in reply to "