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Queen Alexandra. Tower Bridge brooch Posted by Beth on March 15, 2021, 2:28 pm When Edward VII (as Prince of Wales) officially opened the Tower Bridge in London in 1894 he and Queen Alexandra were given souvenirs of the occasion. The occasion was the scene of much colour on the Thames as everyone celebrated this engineering feat. All the official party on the official dais. While Edward VII was presented with a sizeable silver cup suitably engraved, Queen Alexandra was given a brooch. As in many other instances the brooch was embellished with symbols which, while clearly identifying the organisation, limited the use of the jewel. I wonder if anyone has every worn it?

Re: Queen Alexandra. Tower Bridge brooch Posted by Knightship on March 16, 2021, 12:25 am, in reply to "Queen Alexandra. Tower Bridge brooch" Wonderful! I have never seen this brooch before. Previous Message When Edward VII (as Prince of Wales) officially opened the Tower Bridge in London in 1894 he and Queen Alexandra were given souvenirs of the occasion. The occasion was the scene of much colour on the Thames as everyone celebrated this engineering feat. All the official party on the official dais. While Edward VII was presented with a sizeable silver cup suitably engraved, Queen Alexandra was given a brooch. As in many other instances the brooch was embellished with symbols which, while clearly identifying the organisation, limited the use of the jewel. I wonder if anyone has every worn it?

Re: Queen Alexandra. Tower Bridge brooch Posted by Dave on March 18, 2021, 1:22 pm, in reply to "Queen Alexandra. Tower Bridge brooch" Another great find Beth, I wonder if anyone from the Queen's jewel department follows this board, as they could really exhibit some of the jewels spoken of here in an exhibition if they still have them in their keep. Regards, Dave. Previous Message When Edward VII (as Prince of Wales) officially opened the Tower Bridge in London in 1894 he and Queen Alexandra were given souvenirs of the occasion. The occasion was the scene of much colour on the Thames as everyone celebrated this engineering feat. All the official party on the official dais. While Edward VII was presented with a sizeable silver cup suitably engraved, Queen Alexandra was given a brooch. As in many other instances the brooch was embellished with symbols which, while clearly identifying the organisation, limited the use of the jewel. I wonder if anyone has every worn it?

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