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Queen Mary's Sapphire Diamond Cluster Brooch |Large Sapphire in four bows setting 1911 Royal Jewels History| British Royal Jewels Queen Mary England
In the weeks following the Coronation, The Queen reviewed the Royal Navy Fleet at Spithead, Portsmouth and visited Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as part of continued celebrations.
When the King and Queen visit Aberyswyth in the year 1911, three weeks after the coronation in London, the Queen wore a new brooch, we see a round facetted important Sapphire in a setting of four bows, beween four large diamonds. It was probably a coronation gift.The press noted, her gown was light blue chiffon with hat to match and gorgeos display of pearls.
In brilliant weather the King and Queen, accompanied the Prince of Wales, visited Aberystwyth on Saturday for the purpose of laying the foundation-stone of the National Library of Wales. When erected the new building will form imposing addition the architecture of the , which already possesses the premier college of the Welsh University, University College. The site chosen lies upon high hill at the back of the town, and when completed the Library will have cost nearly £200,000, and will form, as the King said later in his speech at the College, a storehouse for the literary and historic archives oi the Welsh nation.
Their Majesties stayed overnight at Plus Machynlleth, the Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest, and journeyed in the London and North-Western Royal train Aberystwyth in the afternoon. (see above the picture of the Royal Family in the Royal Collection, the Queen wore her new sapphire brooch)To greet their Majesties the borough was prettily decorated, and thousands docked from the neighbouring parts—the streets in fact were packed to overflowing long before the hour for the coming ol King George and his Koval Consort, necessitating the presence of large numbers of police who were brought from all over the Principality. Upou somewhat troubled waters the beautiful bay rode the great warships of the isecond Division of the Home Fleet, gaily decked with bunting, their presence being source of great attraction to the country folk, many of whom had not had a previous opportunity of viewing a fleet of the British navy.
The Royal train reached Aberystwyth shortly alter three o’clock, when brilliant group of naval and military officer aud robed civic officials had asf-embied upon the platform, which was carpeted and ornately decorated. Among thfeyc were the Mayor and Corporation of Aberystwyth, representatives of the Cardigan magistracy and of the Cardigan County Council, General Sir W. Mackinnon (commanding the Western District), Major- General Sir Francis Lloyd, and Vice-Admiral Sir George East ley Callaghan. guard of honour of the South Wales Borderers, bearing their famous colour, which wan lost and regained Isandlwana, and which was surmounted the silver wreath presented the regiment Queen Victona, was stationed upon the platform, and the band of the famous corns, with their silver drum, was also in attendance. Bw wa« a very picture Oe one when King George, wearing the undree uniform of Bellraarbal, looting bronzed and well, stepped out the platform. lie was received with Roval salute, the band playing the National" Anthem. The Queen, attired in light-blue, Princess Marv in while, aud the Prince of Wales in midshipman' uniform qiuickly followed, and conversed for moment with some of those present.
. The Mayor (Councillor T. J. Samuel), in his scarlet robe of office, was presented to their Majesties, and hirf Worship handed an address the King exprcsKing the welcome and the loyalty of the burgesses of The King made the following reply I very greatly pleased to receive this generous expression of the loyalty and devotion of the borough Aberystwyth, and pleasure is greatly increased by the warmth of the welcome which you have extended the Queen and the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary. I can assure you their behalf well as own that thw visit your beautiful town will be treasured amongf-t our happy recollections. Aberystwyth is instly proud of leiug the seat the oldest university college in Wales. It now lie further distinguished as home of the National Library . It merits the honours both by its happy situation a gateway between North and South Wales and by the important part it has played in the history of Welsh education. I thank for your kindly reference to the visit of my beloved father and for your appreciation f his unfailing car for the interests the University. It was a great pleasure to be privileged to carry on his work Chancellor. The Chairman of the Countv Council Cardigan was thou pre.enied hin Majeety, and on behalf of that authority presented in address. the King reply being as follows: behalf of the Queen and myself I thank vou for your los#yal and dutiful address. lt gives great pleasure visit the beautiful Countv of Cardigan, which haa been the scene of many great event in the history of Wales. I am confident that you will continue successfully to discharge the responsibilities which attach your office, and that you will Vnaintam a lofty and impartial standard justice and humanity.
Yet another address was received His Majesty from the magistracy of Cardigan, and this the King also briefly answered, saying— The and I thank you for the cordial address of welcome which you have presented from the Cardigan County Council. It is a source great pleasure ami satisfaction to to come to Aberyrtwvih lav the foundation-stone of the Library, which is destined be the treasure house of your national records and national literature. We shall always follow with interest the progress of the Library and of the University College of Wales, the oldest of the constituent colleges of the National University. We shall always retain a very happy recollection of the hearty welcome which have received in the Principality, and you may assured of our earnest wishes for its future welfare and prosperity. The Royal party then entered tlie , date four-horned carriage, and, preceded bv the representatives of the borough, and , escorted the 2nd Life Guards, drove slowly through the crowded streets, which were lined with soldiery, the site of tho new National Library, nearly two miles away. Looking extremely pleased at the great and loyal reception they receiver!, their Majesties repeatedly acknowledged the acclamation their Welsh subjects, the King hardly withdrawing his hand from saluting position along the whole course of the route. Her Majesty was carrying a bouquet deep red nialmaion. presented to her at the station by Mi Myfanwy Loxdale, while the Prince—a charming picture of English maidenhood—ateo carried flowers given her by Miss Helen Roberts. Upon arrival at the picturesque spot upon which ie to reared the building to contain the national library Wales thousand-, upon thousand of people greeted their Majesties with hearty cheera. A choir, composed of some 3,000 school children sang the National Anthem their native tongue, and the Royal standard was unfurled the flagstaff, while the war vessels in the roadstead thundered forth their salute of twenty-one guns. The King inspected the naval guard of honour, and then with the Queen and their bonnie children entered the gaily-decorated Royal pavilion, where they inscribed their names in the autograph book of the National Library. Following their Majesties proceeded to the spot where the ceremony waa to performed, attended by their suites, and also by Sir John Williams (the president) and Lady Williams and other of the Exer cutive Committee. There more bouquet wer presented to the Queen and Princess Mary, and several urwntations were made to his.
The King's Trowel. The trowel used his Majesty the King at the laying of the foundation-stone in connection with the new Welsh National Library’ at Aberystwyth. was most beautiful design and finish. The handle was of carved ivory, with mouldings silver let into grooves in the surface, into ¦which also Tudor roses crimson translucent enamel over fine gold were set between groups gold rivets: it was mounted the upper end with a silver crown of vine foliage and stems, with a band of silver moulding enriched with rubies and surmounted by amethyst globe; and was connected with the silver stem a band silver set with rubies. On the blade, which had a thickened edge, there was wreath of oak leaves and acorns, each separately repoussm. and silver soldered the stem. In the centre of the wreath was a circular panel with the legend engraved in Georgian script, and this was bordered by a composite twisting of gold and silver wires, set with emeralds, cut. The shoulder of the blade had chased border of rose leaves and flowers above a carved Welsh inscription. The Queen’s trowel was of similar design, but the ivory handle had wreaths of may blossom and leaves in enamel and silver. Above the large wreath were two circular panels hawthorn in silver and enamel, surmounted cabochon chalcedonies. The level was of English walnut, bound with silver roouudings and twists, surmounted - by a silver dome raised on four ivory columns, with twisted gold wire let into their surface in vertical channels. From the dome hung a plummet of green and white enamel, which checked the action a small spirit level enclosed with the silverwork the base. Above the dome silver roee foliage set with amethyst and green agates enclosed a panel with the Koval monograms, surmounted silver crown. mallets had handles of ivory, with red enamel, Tudor roses, and pique work surmounted crowns match that upon the King’s trowel, but the atones in the Queen’s were sapphires and emeralds. The head the mallet was of English walnut half polished.
Edinburgh :THISTLE CHAPEL inauguration 'The Queen also laid a memorial stone with similar ceremony, the sole difference being that Her Majesty only coed a mallet, which was pnetiented to her by the Lord Provost as a souvenir. On behalf of the Corporation the Lord Provost subsequently presented a pendant to Her Majesty a beautiful of an imorable event.Lord Provost, behalf the Town Connceil. asked her Majesty to accept diamond and emerald pendant.
The Royal Company of Archers, who form the King’s Bodyguard in Scotland, presented in acordance with ancient precedent their symbol service, and were honoured by receiving new colours at the hands of His Majesty. Thereafter a number addresses were presented from Scottish municipalities, the Church of Scotland, and the four vereitics to which His Majesty replied. The honour of Knighthood was conferred upon Lord Provost Brown, and Dr Hunter, the Town Clerk of Edinburgh. A levee was held the Palace, and was attended a numerous representative company.
The Queen receved a souvenir present from the ladies of Glasgow, a bracelet with large diamond and emeralds similar to this which she received from her brothers on her wedding , and afterwards she visited the Women's and Children’s Hospital Whitehouse Loan.
Queen Mary's Sapphire Diamond Cluster Brooch |Large Sapphire in four bows setting 1911 Royal Jewels History| British Royal Jewels Queen Mary England
Queen Mary used the sapphire diamond brooch in later days as center of a small sunburst diamond bandeau. After her death Princess Margret wore the brooch and the bandeau for some special events.
Sources: Dundee Courier ; The Sketch, Royal Collection; The Times;
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