Antique Victorian Scottish Carnelian Agate & Citrine Pebble Brooch c. 1850, 7.6g
Stunning antique Victorian sterling silver and Scottish carnelian, citrine and agate brooch dating to around 1850. The hand-crafted brooch features a central semi-translucent oval carnelian which is surrounded by four highly-polished orange agates and four faceted amber citrines. The silver surround is hand-etched with decorative patterning. All the stones are in good order with no cracks or chips. The brooch measures 4.6cms across and 3.6cms down and weighs 7.6g.
It's in good antique condition, has no marks which is not uncommon for pieces of this period, but tests for silver. The fastening pin is attached by a tube hinge and is straight, fastening with a traditional C-shaped clasp. Agate jewellery has been produced in Scotland for hundreds of years, as our country is the source of an amazing array of chalcedony quartz gemstone or agates, which can quite often be picked up off the beach!
Brooches were most favoured as they were both beautiful and functional in holding heavy capes, cloaks and shawls in place. Her death in 1901 signalled a general decline in the popularity of Scottish agate jewellery. However, nowadays it is incredible sought after, good quality pieces commanding high prices. This is a versatile piece which would look good on a lapel or fastening a pashmina.
Sorry, antique box is for display purposes only and is not included in the sale. Brooch will be despatched in a modern card gift box. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "atlantaa" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Antique: Yes
- Main Stone Colour: Orange
- Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
- Main Gemstone: Carnelian
- Item Length: 4.6cms
- Metal: Silver
- Secondary Stone: Agate
- Colour: Orange
- Vintage: No
- Main Stone: Carnelian
- Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
- Department: Unisex Adult
- Main Stone Shape: Oval
- Base Metal: Sterling Silver
- Featured Refinements: Scottish Agate
- Number of Gemstones: 9
- Handmade: Yes
- Signed: No
- Brand: Unbranded
- Type: Brooch
- Metal Purity: 925
- Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
- Jewellery Department: Fine
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom