Dunstable Swan brooch
Brooch in the shape of a swan from around 1400, gilded brass coated in white enamel.
The emblem of the swan was very popular among nobles eager to demonstrate their descent from the Swan Knight of courtly romance. The most notable English family of the fourteenth century to use this symbol was that of De Bohun. The swan was adopted by the house of Lancaster when Henry of Lancaster married Mary de Bohun in 1380. When Henry became King Henry IV in 1399 the swan badge became associated with the Prince of Wales.
The original is in the British museum. 3.5cm x 3cm approx.
Crossbow brooch
Copy of a 14th century brooch from Germany in the shape of a drawn crossbow. Set with 3 freshwater pearls and two 3mm garnets. "OWE MINS H" engraved around the scroll. The H is thought to be short for heart and it may be a token of love. Available in silver. 3cm x 3.5cm
Medieval Heart brooch
Copy of a Medieval heart shaped brooch from the V & A collection in London dating from 1400.
This heart-shaped brooch with its romantic inscription was given as a token of love. It would have been used to fasten a tunic, gown or cloak. The front is in high relief and there is an inscription engraved on the reverse in French, 'Ourselves and all things at your whim' ('Nostre et tout ditz a vostre desier').
3.9cm x 3cm
Medieval Griffin brooch
Early 15th century brooch in the form of a griffin ( depicted in Museum of London "Dress accessories" book) 3.5 cm x 3 cm
Boar badge of Richard III
5th century White boar badge of Richard III in silver.
3.5cm x 2cm
Medieval, Grained annular brooch
Copy of small 13th century Medieval annular brooch from England with oxidised engraved detail and grained design.
2.5cm
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Medieval Lion shield brooch
Copy of The Folkingham brooch (original in gold)
12th century Medieval shield brooch with engraved lion design.
English find, 2.5cm x 5cm
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Medieval Jousting badge
Copy of an early 14th century Medieval badge in the form of a jousting knight from the Museum of London.
3cm x 5cm
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St George and Dragon brooch
15th c brooch depicting St George slaying the dragon, copy of piece from the Museum of London.38
5cm
