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Scottish Silver & Agate Dirk Brooch by Robert Allison & Sons Glasgow 1960
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Scottish Silver & Agate Dirk Brooch by Robert Allison & Sons Glasgow 1960

1940 - 1960
Sold 27 September 2024 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A lovely silver and agate brooch in the form of a thistle-topped dirk and scabbard. The silver is engraved and set with a faceted faux amethyst and two carved agates, one of which is red jasper and the other is blue lace agate. The brooch is fully hallmarked for Glasgow 1960 with the maker’s mark ‘RA’ for Robert Allison, also marked ‘SCOTLAND’. Mounted with a safety clasp and a tube hinge.

Date & Origin

Scotland, Glasgow, 1960. Period of Queen Elizabeth II.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 7.3 cm

Width: 1.9 cm

Historical Context

Robert Allison was first registered in Glasgow around 1941, he was a Scottish silversmith based in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. Originally learning his trade in Birmingham and later returning to his native Scottish lands to make jewellery and other Celtic related items that were exported across the world. Robert Allison and Sons was then registered in Edinburgh, March 1954. Robert Allison & James Allison, trading as Robert Allison & Sons, ceased trading 1982.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.3cm (2.87")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Dirk Brooch to the 1960s.

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SA1057187
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2024030704
Description
Technical Description

A lovely silver and agate brooch in the form of a thistle-topped dirk and scabbard.

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The silver is engraved and set with a faceted faux amethyst and two carved agates, one of which is red jasper and the other is blue lace agate.
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The brooch is fully hallmarked for Glasgow 1960 with the maker’s mark ‘RA’ for Robert Allison, also marked ‘SCOTLAND’. Mounted with a safety clasp and a tube hinge.

fig 1. A Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring inlaid multi-coloured banded agates and a dark stone pommel.
fig 1. Scottish Silver & Agate Dirk Brooch by Robert Allison & Sons Glasgow 1960

Date & Origin

Scotland, Glasgow, 1960. Period of Queen Elizabeth II.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 7.3 cm

Width: 1.9 cm

Historical Context

fig 2. A Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring inlaid multi-coloured banded agates and a dark stone pommel.
fig 2. Scottish Silver & Agate Dirk Brooch by Robert Allison & Sons Glasgow 1960

Robert Allison was first registered in Glasgow around 1941, he was a Scottish silversmith based in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. Originally learning his trade in Birmingham and later returning to his native Scottish lands to make jewellery and other Celtic related items that were exported across the world. Robert Allison and Sons was then registered in Edinburgh, March 1954. Robert Allison & James Allison, trading as Robert Allison & Sons, ceased trading 1982.

Height
7.3cm (2.87")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Dirk Brooch to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1057187
Dealers Internal Ref
2024030704
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Archive I A Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring inlaid multi-coloured banded agates and a dark stone pommel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Scottish Silver & Agate Dirk Brooch by Robert Allison & Sons Glasgow 1960

Archive II A Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring inlaid multi-coloured banded agates and a dark stone pommel. View II
Archive III A Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring inlaid multi-coloured banded agates and a dark stone pommel. View III
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A Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring inlaid multi-coloured banded agates and a dark stone pommel.
Scottish Silver & Agate Dirk Brooch by Robert Allison & Sons Glasgow 1960
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A Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring inlaid multi-coloured banded agates and a dark stone pommel.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleVictorian Revival
  • MaterialSilver, Agate, Cairngorm
  • ColourSilver and Multicolour
  • MotifsEngraved silver hilt, Inlaid banded agate, Faceted pommel stone
  • SizeH 7.3 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Silver should be gently cleaned with a specialised polishing cloth, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can dislodge or damage set natural stones.

These pieces can be pinned to contemporary knitwear, tailored jackets, or scarves as a striking focal accessory that adds historical texture.

Authentic pieces bear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, makers marks such as those from Glasgow silversmiths, and traditional hand-engraved detailing.

These pieces typically feature sterling silver mounts set with banded agate, jasper, bloodstone, and topped with a faceted paste or cairngorm crystal pommel.

Dirk brooches are miniature representations of the traditional Scottish dagger, worn historically as fasteners for plaids and tartans, gaining popularity during the Victorian Celtic Revival.
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