A gift from the Queen Mother shines at Essex auction

A sale of royal memorabilia at Colchester saleroom Reeman Dansie (20% buyer’s premium) on February 15 included items from the estate of Miss Beryl Poignand (1887-1965), governess and confidante to HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.

This two-colour gold, diamond and green guilloché enamel brooch with central crowned ER cipher had b…

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