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Scottish Silver Citrine & Agate Brooch C1920
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Scottish Silver Citrine & Agate Brooch C1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 March 2026 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A Scottish agate brooch with engraved silver and a large oval citrine gemstone. The silver is mounted with a handmade safety clasp and a round hinge. Set with six alternating crescent-cut stones including moss agate and red jasper. Faded ‘Sterling Silver’ mark to the back.

Date & Origin

Scotland or England, c1920. Period of George V.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Pin to rear in full working order.

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.2 x 4.8 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Citrine Brooch to the 1920s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1057183
Dealers Internal Reference
2024011901
Description
Technical Description

A Scottish agate brooch with engraved silver and a large oval citrine gemstone. The silver is mounted with a handmade safety clasp and a round hinge. Set with six alternating crescent-cut stones including moss agate and red jasper. Faded ‘Sterling Silver’ mark to the back.

Date & Origin

Scotland or England, c1920. Period of George V.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Pin to rear in full working order.

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.2 x 4.8 cm

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Citrine Brooch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1057183
Dealers Internal Ref
2024011901
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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An antique Scottish silver brooch featuring a central faceted amber citrine surrounded by colourful inset agate stones and engraved foliate metalwork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Scottish silver brooch featuring a central faceted amber citrine surrounded by colourful inset agate stones and engraved foliate metalwork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Scottish Silver Citrine & Agate Brooch C1920

Archive II An antique Scottish silver brooch featuring a central faceted amber citrine surrounded by colourful inset agate stones and engraved foliate metalwork. View II
Archive III An antique Scottish silver brooch featuring a central faceted amber citrine surrounded by colourful inset agate stones and engraved foliate metalwork. View III
Archive IV An antique Scottish silver brooch featuring a central faceted amber citrine surrounded by colourful inset agate stones and engraved foliate metalwork. View IV
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United Kingdom
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An antique Scottish silver brooch featuring a central faceted amber citrine surrounded by colourful inset agate stones and engraved foliate metalwork.
Scottish Silver Citrine & Agate Brooch c1920
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An antique Scottish silver brooch featuring a central faceted amber citrine surrounded by colourful inset agate stones and engraved foliate metalwork.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian / Revivalist
  • MaterialSilver, Citrine, Agate, Jasper
  • ColourSilver, Amber, Multi-colour
  • MotifsFaceted citrine centrepiece, Inset hardstone cabochons, Hand-engraved foliate silver, Scalloped mount design
  • SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in)

Scottish pebble jewellery gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, largely due to Queen Victorias affinity for Balmoral and the Scottish Highlands, inspiring local craftsmen to set native stones like agates, jaspers, and citrines into silver settings.

These pieces typically feature sterling silver mounts decorated with engraved foliate or celtic motifs, centered around a large faceted cairngorm or citrine, and bordered by various polished Scottish hardstones such as bloodstone, red jasper, and variegated agates.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate closures such as a C-clasp and hinged pin, hand-engraved detailing on the silver metalwork, and hand-cut natural stones rather than synthetic glass or resin replacements.

In contemporary fashion, antique brooches are frequently pinned to the lapel of a tailored blazer, fastened at the neckline of a heavy knit jumper, or even displayed inside a shadow box frame as a miniature work of textile art.

To preserve silver and softer stones like agate, store the item in a dry, tarnish-resistant pouch away from direct sunlight, and clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth without submerging organic or glued components in harsh chemical dips.
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