Stamped in the British 'lozenge' mark which were used for jewellery designs registered between 1842 and 1883 this beautiful antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver brooch is set in tiles of Montrose grey lace agate and a orange paste (glass) citrine.
Known locally in Scotland as a "Cairngorm", the glowing citrine is mounted in a tall crown style setting and framed in grey and white banded agates. The brooch is crafted in an oval shape with a cross motif in the centre. Decorative engraved line and zig-zag patterns in the silver accent the traditional stones.
The brooch is finished in a sturdy extra long pin back, a lovely accent accessory good for the ladies or the gents!
This classic piece of Victorian Scottish pebble jewellery was the height of fashion when Queen Victoria purchased Balmoral Castle in Scotland in 1852, she set off a "Scottish Pebble" craze which meant the jewellery quickly became highly collectable and it still remains that way today!
MATERIALS: sterling silver
GEMSTONES: Scottish agates, paste citrine
HALLMARKS: not marked for metal content, acid tested and verified sterling silver, stamped with the British registration lozenge mark
MEASUREMENTS: 2" (4.6cm) wide, 1-1/2" (4cm) tall
WEIGHT: 9 grams.
ERA: Victorian circa 1870
CONDITION: in very good antique condition with minor surface wear in keeping with age like slight nibbles around the edges of some of the agate and pinpoint dings in the silver, the pin back is in perfect order fastening securely.
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Scottish Agates.