A gilt metal and Mother-of-Pearl baby brooch dating to the 1920's. Not what I would call a particularly "fine antique", I've sold many antique "Baby" brooches over the years in both gold and silver; some inset with semi-precious stones, so why would I add this one to my blog? The "Baby Brooch" was originally intended to hold a baby's bib in place, however those who buy them today, usually buy them as christening shawl pins; a much nicer (I think), gift idea than the boring silver plated money boxes that every new born child seems to acquire these days.

This relatively cheep gilt metal baby brooch is NOT for sale , I bought this for my own granddaughter's  christening. So why is a seller of fine antique brooches buying his granddaughter a cheep gilt metal brooch?....the clue is in the Mother-of-Pearl. You see, my granddaughter is a "Baby Pearl"; a 6th generation "Pearly", who will be christened next month a "Pearly Princess", in St.Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square, attended by many of the Pearly Kings and Queens of London.

So if you're in the area on Sunday October 7th, why not pop by and cheer the newest Pearly Princess; my beautiful granddaughter, D'anna-Mae; seen here in the arms of her doting grandmother.

 http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/pearly_babe_d_anna_mae_has_cockney_debut_in_east_end_boozer_at_3_weeks_1_1473583

Update. A great day.

The beautiful "Pearly Princess of Stratford".