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Victorian Yellow Gold Cairngorm Brooch C1880
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Victorian Yellow Gold Cairngorm Brooch C1880

19th century
Description

Technical Description

An engraved yellow gold brooch, produced in Scotland or England around 1880. A particularly deep-hued Scottish Cairngorm citrine is cut flat and set centrally. Beautiful gold scrollwork forms a quatrefoil shape in the rococo style. The handmade c-scroll catch, bar hinge and pin are in full working order.

Date & Origin

Scotland or England, period of Queen Victoria, c1880.

Condition

Excellent. The clasp is in full working order.

Dimensions

Length: 4.7 cm

Width: 4.1 cm

Historical Context

In 1880 Greenwich Mean Time was adopted as the legal standard throughout Great Britain by the Statutes Act. The University of London also in this year awarded the first degrees to women.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.7cm (1.85")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1077018
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2024040610
Description
Technical Description

An engraved yellow gold brooch, produced in Scotland or England around 1880. A particularly deep-hued Scottish Cairngorm citrine is cut flat and set centrally. Beautiful gold scrollwork forms a quatrefoil shape in the rococo style. The handmade c-scroll catch, bar hinge and pin are in full working order.

fig 1. Victorian Yellow Gold Cairngorm Brooch c1880
fig 1. Victorian Yellow Gold Cairngorm Brooch C1880

Date & Origin

Scotland or England, period of Queen Victoria, c1880.

Condition

Excellent. The clasp is in full working order.

Dimensions

Length: 4.7 cm

Width: 4.1 cm

Historical Context

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In 1880 Greenwich Mean Time was adopted as the legal standard throughout Great Britain by the Statutes Act.
Exhibit Antiques

The University of London also in this year awarded the first degrees to women.

Height
4.7cm (1.85")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1077018
Dealers Internal Ref
2024040610
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Victorian Yellow Gold Cairngorm Brooch c1880
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Victorian Yellow Gold Cairngorm Brooch c1880
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