Rare Victorian Scottish Silver Macgregor Clan Silver Brooch

Name: Rare Victorian Scottish Silver Macgregor Clan Silver Brooch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1175834
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Hand of Glory

Description

A rare Victorian silver MacGregor Clan Brooch, by MacKay & Chisolm Edinburgh 1898, of annular form with incised scroll decoration and niello enamel border, with an applied pierced armorial of the MacGregor family, engraved to reverse 'MACGREGOR OF GLENCROE' (sic) and 'MACGREGOR BROOCH 1904'. Within original fitted Morocco leather case.

The brooch is extremely well made, the armorial can be removed and worn seperately by using the clip device on the reverse.

Note: While this design is a known type, the reason of manufacture is still unknown, but perhaps for a large clan gathering or event. It is interesting to note that there are other recorded, dated, examples dated 1884. While not all are marked, the only recorded makers of these pieces are MacKay and Chisolm. Of the two known types both are identical, except the addition of niello enamel to some, the type represented here is the scarcer.

The arms are that of MacGregor of MacGregor of Lanrick and Balquhidder, baronetcy created 1795, Chief of clan Gregor.

5.5cm diameter.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5.5cm (2.17")

Width

5.5cm (2.17")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1175834

Description

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The brooch is extremely well made, the armorial can be removed and worn seperately by using the clip device on the reverse.

Hand of Glory

fig 1. Rare Victorian Scottish Silver MacGregor Clan Silver Brooch — fig 1. Rare Victorian Scottish Silver Macgregor Clan Silver Brooch

Note: While this design is a known type, the reason of manufacture is still unknown, but perhaps for a large clan gathering or event. It is interesting to note that there are other recorded, dated, examples dated 1884. While not all are marked, the only recorded makers of these pieces are MacKay and Chisolm. Of the two known types both are identical, except the addition of niello enamel to some, the type represented here is the scarcer.

The arms are that of MacGregor of MacGregor of Lanrick and Balquhidder, baronetcy created 1795, Chief of clan Gregor.

5.5cm diameter.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5.5cm (2.17")

Width

5.5cm (2.17")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers