A 19th century silver "Queen's" brooch by West & Son, Dublin

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A 19th century silver "Queen's" brooch by West & Son, Dublin
the penannular design with traditional decoration, the reverse stamped with WEST & SON COLLEGE GREEN DUBLIN FECT. REGISTERED DECR. 17TH 1849, in maker's fitted leather case.
See plate 18

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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium

Lot Essay

Known as the Queen's brooch after a copy of the original, which was found in Co. Cavan, was presented to Queen Victoria. The original is now in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin. Copies of the brooch were exhibited by West & Son at the Great Exhibition 1851

Refer The Art of the Jeweller, A Catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum, item 991.

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