- Description
- Specifications
A wonderful antique Scottish agate brooch from the late Victorian era, c1890! Made of sterling silver, the brooch features a cruciform motif atop of a open circle with four protruding straight sided sections. Scottish agate segments of dark green with red spotted bloodstone and reddish brown carnelian stone decorates the entire piece. There is also fanciful hand engraved patterns adorning the remaining silver front surface. An original pin and c-loop clasp attaches to the back. Similar designs of this Scottish cross brooch can be viewed in the wonderful Scottish Jewellery book by Diana Scarisbrick, pg 78.
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Such a striking work of art which would make a bonnie addition to any antique jewellery collection!
| Late Victorian, c1890 | |
| Sterling silver (tested) | |
| Agates; bloodstone & carnelian | |
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| 10.48 grams | |
| 4.50cm x 4.50cm | |
| The overall condition of the brooch is excellent. Besides normal surface wear and some patina, the piece presents in immaculate condition for 130 years old! The agate stones are all intact and secure. A superb antique brooch! |
