A beautiful antique sterling silver figural Scottish claymore sword brooch in miniature!
The brooch is set with an glowing orb of purple amethyst inside the basket hilt and slices of red & green agate along the blade. The colours and texture of the stones evoke the wild and craggy landscape of the Scottish Highlands perfectly.
The brooch is an adorable tiny size, one of the smallest Scottish sword brooches we have seen! Super quality with it's detailed engraving it has a sturdy pin back with a c-clasp and remains in lovely condition.
A charming piece of sterling silver Victorian Scottish pebble jewellery that is good for the gents or the ladies, fabulous worn as a tie pin!
Gemstone set Scottish sword & dagger brooches were 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
GEMSTONES: Presidium tested, amethyst, green agate (bloodstone), red agate (jasper)
DATE: Victorian, circa 1890
MEASUREMENTS: 1-5/8" long (4cm)
WEIGHT: 2.9 grams
HALLMARKS: stamped 'sterling' and a worn makers mark 'J.C & ?' on the back
CONDITION: in excellent antique condition with expected light surface wear, no chips or cracks in the agates, just the natural inclusions you'd expect to see. The pin back is in perfect working order fastening securely. Please see the photos.
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Agates, Amethyst.