Circa 1850, this striking Victorian rare Scottish agate inlay plaid brooch is a large size, high quality and meticulously made. Crafted in sterling silver it features a beautiful scalloped outline with a port-hole in the centre that shows the agates off to their best advantage. A plaid brooch is typically used to keep a Scottish "fly" tartan in place when it is draped over the right shoulder.
This brooch showcases dramatic high-polished Scottish chalcedony gemstones 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 intricate inlays.
A collector's dream, if you're looking for a distinctive statement piece of Victorian Scottish pebble jewellery then this may be the one for you!
DETAILS
MATERIALS: sterling silver
GEMSTONE: Scottish chalcedony (agate, jasper, bloodstone)
MEASUREMENTS: 2.2" (5.5cm) diameter
WEIGHT: 24.2 grams
DATE: Victorian, circa 1850
HALLMARKS: None, as is typical with these early pieces and we have acid tested to verify sterling silver
CONDITION: in excellent antique condition with minimal surface wear, no damage to the agates and the pin back in perfect working order.
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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* Returns - you can return your item for a refund for any reason. Just get in touch within 3 days of receiving your order and return it within 7 days.
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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.
* Buying a gift? – your item will arrive gift wrapped in a custom Mercy Madge jewellery box. Please note, unless otherwise stated antique boxes in our photos are for display only and are not included in the purchase.
Materials: Sterling Silver, Scottish Agates.