Circa 1850, this amazing Victorian Scottish agate inlay bar brooch is a very large size, superb quality and meticulously crafted by hand.
Made in heavy gauge sterling silver it features stunning specimens of Scottish agates that are precision cut and invisibly set into a foundation of local black slate, an older laminating technique usually seen in earlier examples of inlaid agate brooches. 19th century Scottish agate (pebble) jewellery of this type is prized for this innovative use of cut agate in these intricate inlays.
The setting is crafted in solid thick sterling silver and is beautifully decorative with bow motifs accenting all four side. The back of the brooch has a strong heavy duty pin stem, t-hinge and c-clasp with lots of room behind to accommodate gathering, for wear on heavy fabrics and it is weighty enough to wear as a kilt pin.
A collector's dream find, if you're looking for a unique piece of antique Scottish pebble jewellery then this may be the one for you! It is very difficult to find these Victorian inlaid agate brooches in such superb condition.
DETAILS
MATERIALS: sterling silver
GEMSTONE: Scottish chalcedony (agates)
MEASUREMENTS: 3-1/4"/ 8.2cm long, 1-3/8"/3.5cm wide
WEIGHT: 27 grams
DATE: Victorian, circa 1850
HALLMARKS: none, as is typical with these early pieces and we have acid tested to verify sterling silver
CONDITION: excellent with no flaws, Note dark spots are reflections.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear or give as a gift.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
* Our photographs have been taken in extreme close up to show you every tiny detail. This often means that any flaws or damage which you can see on the photos will be invisible when viewed normally with the eye. This can also mean that the item can appear larger on the screen than it is in person, so please be sure to read our written description to double check all sizes and dimensions.
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Scottish Agates.