It looks like either an original or a copy of a renaissance style brooch. They would take the odd-shaped 'baroque' pearls and turn them into all sorts of fantastical mythologic creatures. In this case a triton surrounded by enamel and small jewels to create the whole. Albert brought his love of Renaissance style to Victoria and created many inspired pieces of furniture and jewelry for her as gifts. This looks to be original, but Albert was very creative. lovely photos and thanks for sharing
--Previous Message-- : Thanks so much for sharing your pictures! I : love the turquoise brooch. Its lovely. The : other brooch is rather odd. Was it better : looking in person; sometimes they just dont : photograph well because of lightening etc. I : don't think I've ever seen it in any picture : before. Does anyone know anything about it? : : --Previous Message-- : I had the pleasure of seeing the Victoria : Revealed Exhibit at Kensington Palace a few : weeks ago. I thought it was well done. : Here are a few pics that I took. Sorry for : the poor quality. : : Here is the Transylvanian demi-parure given : to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert : : : Here is a lovely turquoise brooch given by : Queen Victoria to one of her bridesmaids in : 1840 : : : A very interesting brooch....not sure of : it's provenance.....sorry it's not the best : picture : : : And finally a beautiful parure of orange : blossoms given by Prince Albert to Queen : Victoria on their wedding anniversary : : : : :
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