A unique antique sterling silver brooch showcasing a striking Scottish carnelian specimen stone, just beautiful.
The glowing carnelian is a golden orange spattered in deep red, it is cut in a unique high sided dome shape with a flat top, almost resembling the crown of a hat, very unusual! The silver border is beautifully engraved in a pretty Victorian aesthetic pattern of scrolled flourishes with cross hatching.
Super quality and hand wrought, a sturdy pin back with a t-hinge and c-clasp completes this beauty that is a fine example of Victorian Scottish pebble jewellery. A distinctive antique accent accessory good for the gents or the ladies!
MATERIALS: sterling silver, acid tested
GEMSTONE: Presidium tested carnelian, 2.8cm diameter, 11mm deep
MEASUREMENTS: 1-1/2" diameter (4cm)
WEIGHT: 17 grams
HALLMARKS: none
DATE: circa 1870, Victorian
CONDITION: in very, very good antique condition with the engraving still crisp. There are visible tool marks on the back and the hand cut carnelian is free of any flaws with just a couple of very minor scuffs at the edge of the stone, please see photos. The pin back is in good working order and secure.
At Mercy Madge we offer a carefully curated collection of antique and vintage jewellery. Each piece is hand selected with you in mind and we rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Carnelian.