History of Famous Jewels and Collections: Re: Queen Mary's Horseshoe Brooches

I could not find the picture I had in mind, with Queen Mary or Queen Alexandra wearing a horseshoe brooch on their bodice - as one of several brooches.

I did - however - notice another Minoru brooch in the Royal Collection:
https://www.rct.uk/collection/search#/8/collection/43694/brooch

Its a circle of gold, with diamonds, sapphires and rubies - apparently aquired by King George V in the years 1908-10 (which would have been when he was Prince of Wales).

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Thank you Torkel.

You are correct - the brooch worn by Queen Camilla cannot be the one worn by Queen Mary

as-

1. Photo of Queen Mary taken in 1895

2, Edward VII's horse Minoru born in 1906.

3. Edward VII's horse Minoru won the Derby in 1909.

4. It stands to reason that the Minoru brooch was made after the 1909 Derby.

Photo dated 1895

This brooch was made circa 1909