Just ran back the coverage of the coach ride and the commentator (Gok Wan) said it was a very special brooch, by G Collins & Son (I think) of a pearl and diamond swan. But we don't have any information on provenance.
[G.Collins & Sons Limited 76/78 High Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1YB]
--Previous Message-- : I like your Swan Upping theory -- it seems : very plausible. : : --Previous Message-- : Maybe it is two swans. I originally thought : it was an insect or a fishing lure! : : Edit: Perhaps it marked the Queen's going : swan upping a year or so ago? : : : :