- Description
- Specifications
A wonderful king-sized antique Scottish kilt pin brooch from the Victorian era, c1890! Rendered in sterling silver, this exquisite Scottish-themed piece is embellished with striking agate inlays including green bloodstone, burnt orange carnelian and banded Montrose agate.
The top features a 14.50mm round cut cairngorm quartz, followed by two smaller 5.00mm and 6.50mm round cut cairngorm quartz stones. All stones native to the Scottish Highlands!
A monogrammed silver plate to the top of the piece adds further history and allure - hand-engraved with "DONALD" (possibly) "WNC" and date "11.5.91" along with a 'thistle' motif. Fine hand engraved details decorate the silver, and the cairngorms are enclosed in closed-back foiled settings, giving a shimmer when moved. The solid back is smooth unadorned with a long metal pin and c-clasp attached.
The piece measures just over 5" inches (13cm long) and width from widest point measures 16mm. It weighs a sturdy 33+ grams on the scales.
Video of the piece can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xONBM4biS-s
A fabulous Victorian Scottish piece! In today's fashion this kilt pin would make a gorgeous accessory on your favourite scarf or woolen!
| Victorian, c1890 | |
| Sterling silver (tested) | |
| Green bloodstone, burnt orange Carnelian, banded Montrose Agate and Cairngorm Quartz. *Gemstone assessed by a FGAA Gemmologist/NCJV Valuer with professional gemmological equipment | |
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| 33.19 grams | |
| 5" inches (13cm long) and width from widest point measures 16mm | |
| The condition of the antique dirk is good. Besides normal surface wear and an absent small agate inlay, the piece and stones present in fabulous condition for the 130 or year age! The stones are securely in place and pin works well. A wonderful antique brooch |
