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Rare Victorian Celtic Silver Harp Granite Brooch C1880
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Rare Victorian Celtic Silver Harp Granite Brooch C1880

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A superb Victorian Silver Brooch in the form of a Celtic Harp. It has colourful granite inlays and a pin to the rear. Could have been made in Ireland or Scotland. An exceptional and rare example.

Date & Origin

Scotland or Ireland, c1880

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration. Pin to rear in full working order.

Dimensions

Height : 5.4cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.4cm (2.13")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Granite Harp Brooch to the 1880s.

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SA1035389
Dealers Internal Reference
2023110504
Description
Technical Description

A superb Victorian Silver Brooch in the form of a Celtic Harp. It has colourful granite inlays and a pin to the rear. Could have been made in Ireland or Scotland. An exceptional and rare example.

Date & Origin

Scotland or Ireland, c1880

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration. Pin to rear in full working order.

Dimensions

Height : 5.4cm

Height
5.4cm (2.13")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Granite Harp Brooch to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1035389
Dealers Internal Ref
2023110504
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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An antique Victorian silver brooch shaped like a harp, inset with polished multi-toned grey and pink granite stones and detailed engraving. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian silver brooch shaped like a harp, inset with polished multi-toned grey and pink granite stones and detailed engraving. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Victorian Celtic Silver Harp Granite Brooch C1880

Archive II An antique Victorian silver brooch shaped like a harp, inset with polished multi-toned grey and pink granite stones and detailed engraving. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian silver brooch shaped like a harp, inset with polished multi-toned grey and pink granite stones and detailed engraving. View III
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An antique Victorian silver brooch shaped like a harp, inset with polished multi-toned grey and pink granite stones and detailed engraving.
Rare Victorian Celtic Silver Harp Granite Brooch c1880
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An antique Victorian silver brooch shaped like a harp, inset with polished multi-toned grey and pink granite stones and detailed engraving.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Celtic Revival
  • MaterialSilver, Granite
  • ColourGrey and Silver
  • MotifsHarp shape, Engraved scrollwork, Inlaid stone panels
  • SizeH 5.4 cm (2 in)

Victorian Celtic revival jewellery gained immense popularity during the 19th century, heavily influenced by Queen Victorias affection for Scotland, traditional folklore, and the Arts and Crafts movement.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid silver, often featuring hand-cut Scottish granites, jaspers, and agates mined locally and set into intricately engraved metalwork.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-correct C-clasps or tubular hinge pins, hand-cut stone insets with tight bezels, traditional hand-engraved motifs, and sometimes silversmith hallmarking.

In modern styling, antique brooches can be pinned to lapels, scarves, or hats, or mounted inside shadow box frames as miniature sculptural art pieces for interior display.

To preserve antique jewellery, store pieces in a dry, tarnish-resistant lined box, avoid immersion in harsh chemical cleaners, and gently clean silver using a specialised soft microfibre polishing cloth.
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