Victorian Ivy Leaves Mizpah Benediction,1885 Chester Hallmarked Silver Sweetheart Brooch by Alfred James Cheshire.

A scarce unusual Victorian 'Mizpah hollow silver sweetheart brooch', conjoined leaves one inscribed 'Mizpah' with floral decoration in high relief enhanced with gold plating, the other with "The Lord Watch Between Me & Thee When We Are Absent One From Another", the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1885 and maker's details "A.J.C" (Alfred James Cheshire, Birmingham). V...  read more

Code: 13370

WW1 Royal Artillery 9ct Gold & Enamel RA Regimental Sweetheart Brooch.

A fine quality First World War period gold and enamel 'Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch'; designed on the style of the cap badge, the artillery gun surmounted by a Crowned scroll inlaid with blue enamel and bearing the motto 'Ubique' (Everywhere) with scroll below 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' (Wherever right and glory lead); the reverse engraved "9ct" (9 carat gold). Very good condition,...  read more

Code: 13368

Machine Gun Corps 1917-1918 'Alnwick' Silver Presentation Badge made by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, London.

A scarce original and very unusual First World War period fine quality 'Machine Gun Corps presentation brooch'; depicting crossed vickers guns surmounted by a crown, the reverse bearing London silver hallmaks for 1918, maker's details "G&SCo Ltd" (Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, Regent Street, London) and inscribed "MGC Gratitude & Service Alnwick 1917 - 1918". Very good condition, re...  read more

Code: 13367

WW2 Royal Navy Mizpah Hearts Silver Sweetheart Brooch.

A scarce original Second World War period double heart silver sweetheart brooch, to one a Crowned fouled anchor with Royal Navy scroll, to the other The Mizpah Benediction "The Lord Watch Between Me & Thee When We Are Absent One From Another", the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Width 34mm.
Height 19mm.

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Code: 13366

Royal Navy or Merchant Navy Sentimental 1921 Hallmarked Silver Naval Anchor Brooch Labelled 'Mother'.

A very unusual circa 1921 period large hollow silver naval fouled anchor brooch, bearing a heavy gold plated ribbon scroll titled "Mother", the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1921 and maker's details "GAR" (possibly George Alfred Retchford, Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings no dents or distortions, an excellent example.
Height 40mm....  read more

Code: 13365

WW1 The Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch.

A good original First World War period 'The Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment sweetheart brooch'; cap badge style gilded brass Paschal Lamb badge, the title scroll below inlaid with blue enamel and mounted on a mother of pearl disc. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 28mm.

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Code: 13363

Scots Guards silver thistle regimental sweetheart brooch

A scarce original First World War period 'Scots Guards silver sweetheart brooch', thistle device flanked by the initials "SG", the reverse impressed "Sterling". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 27mm.

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Code: 13362

WW2 Royal Corps of Signals Gold & Enamel Regimental Sweetheart Brooch.

A fine quality circa 1940's period 'Royal Corps of Signals regimental gold and enamel brooch' depicting "Mercury" the winged messenger of the Gods, referred to by the Corps as "Jimmy" with Latin motto "Certa Cito" (Swift and Sure) scroll below; the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold) and "Plat" (Platinum). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roll...  read more

Code: 13361

Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. Cornwall Silver & Enamel Sweetheart Bar Brooch sunk by the Japanese in 1942.

A scarce original circa 1940's 'HMS Cornwall Royal Navy sweetheart brooch', bearing the ships crest a Naval crowned shield with fifteen bezants on golden translucent ground in turn mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 50mm.
Height 22mm.

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Code: 13360

Leicestershire Regiment 1923 Hallmarked Silver Regimental Mizpah Hearts Sweetheart Brooch.

A scarce 1920's period 'Leicestershire Regiment Mizpah sweetheart brooch', hollow silver conjoined hearts one bearing the Regiments badge depicting the Royal Tiger over 'XVII' with 'Hindoostan' scroll above and 'Leicestershire' scroll below, the other inscribed with the 'Mizpah Benediction' "The Lord Watch Between Me & Thee When We Are Absent One From Another"; the reverse bearing Birmi...  read more

Code: 13359

Royal Air Force Air Gunner's Brevet Wing Silver & Enamel RAF Sweetheart Brooch.

A scarce original circa 1940's fine quality 'Royal Air Force Air Gunner's brevet sweetheart brooch', the central "AG" inlaid with pale turquoise translucent enamelling within a gingery brown enamel laurel wreath, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Very good mint condition, retaining original pin fittings and perfect enamelling.
Width 49mm.

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Code: 13355

WW1 Royal Artillery 1914 Hallmarked Silver Regimental Mizpah Hearts Sweetheart Brooch.

A scarce First World War period 'Royal Artillery Mizpah sweetheart brooch', hollow silver conjoined hearts one bearing the Regiments badge depicting crowned 'Artillery Gun' with 'Ubique' and 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' scrolls, the other inscribed with the 'Mizpah Benediction' "The Lord Watch Between Me & Thee When We Are Absent One From Another"; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver ha...  read more

Code: 13354

2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) Sweetheart Brooch.

A superb quality Second World War period '2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles sweetheart brooch', unmarked British jeweller made Crowned 'ERI' cypher of King Edward VII set above crossed kukris, the grips enhanced with black enamel the Crown in red. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect.
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Code: 13353

EIIR Royal Hospital Chelsea Hallmarked Gold Brooch.

A scarce Elizabeth II period 'Royal Hospital Chelsea gold brooch'; a fine quality privately commissioned piece bearing the Order of the Garter with motto "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" (evil to him who evil thinks) surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the central device depicting a rose and thistle with tri-part title scroll below; the reverse impressed with London 9 carat gold hallmarks for 200...  read more

Code: 13352

WW1 Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 1915 silver sweetheart brooch

A scarce original First World War period 'Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) silver sweetheart brooch', depicting the badge of the Regiment a Mullet from the 'Coat of Arms of the Douglas family' above a strung bugle within thistle spray wreath; the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "CBr". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
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Code: 13351

WW1 Scottish Horse Yeomanry Sporran Style Sweetheart Brooch.

A rare original First World War period 'Scottish Horse sweetheart brooch', in the form of a three tassled purplish silk hair sporran, the silver plated metal cantle bearing title scroll inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, replacement padded hook.
Height approx 80mm.

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Code: 13350

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