The wedding gifts included quantities of diamond-set jewellery,
such as the aigrette with pear-shaped pearls and diamonds in the
form of a bouquet of forget-me knots.
Dorset Bow Brooch|Royal Wedding Gift| Duchess of York Princess of Wales
The Duchess of York and future Queen Mary wore the wedding gift
of the County of Dorset, a diamond bow brooch. The Dorset bow brooch
was made by Carrington and Co. in the late 19th century and measures
4.5 x 7.2 cm. The Diamond-set brooches replicating a ribbon tied in a bow became very popular in the mid-nineteenth century. This naturalistic example was later given to Princess Elizabeth by Queen
Mary in 1947 as a wedding present.
On the right side, an enameled and jeweled brooch is on display.
Amonst the presents received by Princess May yesterday afternoon was a beautiful jewel, the gift of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters. It consisted of the arms of the Company in diamonds, surrounded with brilliants, and surmounted by the motto of the company "Honour God".
