A beautiful antique sterling silver Scottish claymore sword brooch made by James Crichton & Co, Edinburgh.
The brooch is a tad over 2-1/2" long and beautifully engraved and detailed. A golden glowing cabochon of citrine (called a Cairngorm in Scotland) nestles inside the basket hilt of the sword handle and the blade is set with slices of bloodstone and red jasper.
A fine old example of a Scottish silver Claymore sword brooch, lovely quality and good for the gents or the ladies.
Sword brooches set with Scottish gemstones became very popular at the height of the "Scottish Pebble" craze that occurred after Queen Victoria purchased Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She set a fashion trend for Scottish jewellery which became highly collectable and it still remains that way today.
MATERIALS: sterling silver
GEMSTONES: Presidium tested, citrine 10mm diameter, agate, bloodstone
DATE: late Edwardian, circa 1920
MEASUREMENTS: 2-5/8" (6.8cm) long
WEIGHT: 4.8 grams
HALLMARKS: stamped ''STERLING' and makers mark 'JC&' (partially worn)
CONDITION: in excellent antique condition with expected light surface wear, no chips or cracks in the stones. The pin back is in perfect working order fastening securely.
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Agates, Citrine.