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Antique Royal Yacht Squadron 9CT Gold and Enamel Burgee Brooch
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Reference: S11254
Period: Edward VII
Year: 1909
Silversmith: John William Barrett
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 440.00
Weight: 5 grams
Dimensions: 3cm by 2.5 cm
Condition: Excellent, enamel perfect, pin and clasp in full working condition.
Description: An antique 9 carat gold and enamel burgee flag brooch or pin, for the Royal Yacht Squadron. The brooch is fabulous quality and in excellent condition, the flag has waves in it so it appears to be fluttering. The gold base and pin shows details of the rope, and the enamel flag has 4 colours - red cross on white background with gold crown with black detail. The brooch is fully hallmarked with makers mark JWB, crown 375 nine carat gold marks, Birmingham anchor and date letter k for 1909. "The Royal Yacht Squadron is one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the world. Its clubhouse is Cowes Castle on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. Member yachts are given the Suffix RYS to their names, and permitted to wear the White Ensign of the Royal Navy rather than the merchant Red Ensign worn by the majority of other UK registered vessels. The club's patron is Queen Elizabeth II and the club's admiral is Prince Philip who is also a former club commodore." (source wikipedia). The club was founded in 1815, an early member was King George IV. The squadron founded the America's Cup in 1851, today still yachting's most prestigious trophy. Robert Scott of Antartica was also a member, he sailed to Antartica in 1910 under squadron colours - a year after this brooch was made.
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Antique Royal Yacht Squadron 9CT Gold and Enamel Burgee Brooch
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Royal Yacht Squadron 9CT Gold and Enamel Burgee Brooch
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Royal Yacht Squadron 9CT Gold and Enamel Burgee
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John William Barrett Birmingham 1909 9 carat gold hallmarks
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Royal Yacht Squadron Gold badge
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