Royal Ascot

Antique Gold and Emerald Sporting Brooch with Riding Crop & Horseshoe, c. 1890


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Antique Gold and Emerald Sporting Brooch with Riding Crop & Horseshoe, c. 1890
Antique Gold and Emerald Sporting Brooch with Riding Crop & Horseshoe, c. 1890
Description
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Equestrian sport has always been known as the sport of kings, but in England in particular it has also been the passion of the aristocracy and the middle classes for centuries. The English thoroughbred, bred specifically for galloping, is considered to be the fastest racehorse of all, and some of the most famous racecourses in the world, such as Ascot and the Epsom Derby, are located in the United Kingdom. To this day, the big races are highlights of social life, where seeing and being seen is at least as important as the sport itself. Queen Victoria is also said to have loved horse racing. She is said to have once been so excited that she broke a window of the royal box at Ascot when she rushed out to watch the finish. Her great-great-granddaughter Elizabeth II, otherwise known for her controlled nature, also showed an astonishing passion for horse racing and was not averse to betting herself. This brooch from the last years of the 19th century is a testimony to the English enthusiasm for horses. As a showpiece, it presents a golden horseshoe placed on a riding crop. Eight natural emeralds from Colombia of very good quality are set into it. The brooch is made of so-called "bloomed gold", in which the surface of fine gold has a matt, buttery shimmer, which goes wonderfully with the bright green of the emeralds. The luxurious pin has survived the passage of time brilliantly. The result is a strikingly beautiful piece of jewellery for blouses, dresses and jackets, with which you can add a touch of Royal Ascot wherever you go!
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Antique Gold and Emerald Sporting Brooch with Riding Crop & Horseshoe, c. 1890
Royal Ascot
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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