A FINE GEORGE III DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH
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A FINE GEORGE III DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH

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A FINE GEORGE III DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH
Modelled as a six petalled flower, pave-set throughout with old cushion, pear and circular-cut diamonds, to a partially closed back silver mount, later strengthening plate to reverse, later brooch fitting, in S.J. Phillips fitted case, circa 1800, 6.4 cm.

Mrs. Thatcher acquired this brooch from S. J. Phillips, Bond Street, shortly after being elected as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Specialist note

This was perhaps Mrs. Thatcher’s favourite brooch. She was photographed wearing it frequently both during and after her time in office, and she wears this brooch in her official portrait by Richard Stone, which hangs at number 10 Downing Street.