A superb antique Victorian engraved sterling silver brooch showcasing a dramatic specimen sized Scottish agate stone, super quality and fine workmanship!
The glossy high domed oval agate is a dramatic copper colour liberally spattered in lines and flecks of dark brown. An attractive silver border engraved in a reed and pie crust pattern frames the agate and the back features a heavy duty pin back with a t-hinge and c-clasp. Adding to the charming decorative appeal the brooch is engraved on the reverse with the monogrammed initials of the original owner "JMP".
This striking and impressively large brooch was very fashionable in the 1870's at the height of the "Scottish Pebble" craze that occurred after Queen Victoria purchased Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She set a fashion trend for Scottish jewellery which became highly collectable and it still remains that way today!
MATERIALS: Sterling silver, acid tested
GEMSTONE: Scottish agate (chalcedony), Presidium tested
MEASUREMENTS: brooch measures 2-1/4" across, 1-1/4" deep (58x38mm)
WEIGHT: 25 grams.
HALLMARKS: None as is typical with these early pieces.
DATE: 1870s
CONDITION: Excellent condition with expected signs of age and light wear but no real flaws. Under magnification the agate has natural hairlines and tiny nicks which are inclusions in the stone as opposed to any damage, the pin back is in perfect working order. We can't help wondering who this Victorian lady J.M.P. was and the life she may have led!
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Scottish Agate.