A wonderful antique Scottish silver and moss agate compass pocket watch fob/pendant. A type of chalcedony moss agate was a particular favorite in Victorian jewellery.
The compass is set into a sliver bezel with a blue and silver directional arrow and black enamelled lettering. It is in wonderful condition with the glass crystal face still clear and the arrow fully functional and highly sensitive, freely swinging with the slightest movement. The agate has dense green tree like patterns and is chip and crack free, visible fissures are natural inclusions deep within the stone and not surface damage.
The pendant fob suspends from a vintage sterling silver rope chain that is 18" (45cm) long.
Beautiful piece and highly collectible, these antique compasses are becoming scarce and it's fabulous to be able to offer a Scottish one!
MATERIALS: sterling silver
GEMSTONE: moss agate
SIZE: 1" (25mm) in diameter, the face is 12mm diameter.
WEIGHT: 9.8 grams
DATE: circa 1890
CONDITION: Excellent antique condition with minimal wear and no flaws
The compass is set into a sliver bezel with a blue and silver directional arrow and black enamelled lettering. It is in wonderful condition with the glass crystal face still clear and the arrow fully functional and highly sensitive, freely swinging with the slightest movement. The agate has dense green tree like patterns and is chip and crack free, visible fissures are natural inclusions deep within the stone and not surface damage.
The pendant fob suspends from a vintage sterling silver rope chain that is 18" (45cm) long.
Beautiful piece and highly collectible, these antique compasses are becoming scarce and it's fabulous to be able to offer a Scottish one!
MATERIALS: sterling silver
GEMSTONE: moss agate
SIZE: 1" (25mm) in diameter, the face is 12mm diameter.
WEIGHT: 9.8 grams
DATE: circa 1890
CONDITION: Excellent antique condition with minimal wear and no flaws