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Early Victorian Scottish Provincial Antique Silver and Agate Brooch, Inverness C.1840
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Early Victorian Scottish Provincial Antique Silver and Agate Brooch, Inverness C.1840

19th century
Description

An exceptionally rare Victorian Scottish Provincial silver agate brooch. Made in Inverness by Robert Naughton c.1840. Naughton was a very famous Inverness silversmith who was active between 1813 and 1857. Although this brooch has no markings its original box is stamped with "R. NAUGHTON, JEWELLER, INVERNESS'. It is made from a collection of Scottish agates, two Cairngorm crystal and a seed pearl. It is in fantastic condition with no damage or repairs. A very collectable piece of Inverness Scottish jewellery.

Weight; 34 grams approx.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.6cm (2.60")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch to the Victorian era.

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SA1202014
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7545-009
Description
An exceptionally rare Victorian Scottish Provincial silver agate brooch. Made in Inverness by Robert Naughton c.1840. Naughton was a very famous Inverness silversmith who was active between 1813 and 1857. Although this brooch has no markings its original box is stamped with "R. NAUGHTON, JEWELLER, INVERNESS'. It is made from a collection of Scottish agates, two Cairngorm crystal and a seed pearl. It is in fantastic condition with no damage or repairs. A very collectable piece of Inverness Scottish jewellery.

Weight; 34 grams approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.6cm (2.60")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202014
Dealers Internal Ref
7545-009
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Early Victorian Scottish Provincial antique silver and agate brooch, Inverness c.1840

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An early Victorian circular silver brooch inlaid with segmented polished Scottish agates and jaspers surrounding a central Celtic motif.
Early Victorian Scottish Provincial antique silver and agate brooch, Inverness c.1840
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Scottish agate jewellery, also known as pebble jewellery, gained widespread popularity during the 19th century, heavily influenced by Queen Victorias affection for the Scottish Highlands and Balmoral Castle. Local artisans collected native agates, jaspers, and quartz from riverbeds and glens, hand-cutting and setting them into silver to create regional souvenir and tartan-complementing accessories.

These brooches were primarily constructed using local silver mounts and native hardstones, including red jasper, moss agate, grey banded agate, and bloodstone. The stone segments were painstakingly hand-shaped and fitted into silver channels, often secured with tree resins or shellac.

Authentic 1840s pieces typically feature hand-cut stone sections with slight irregularities, closed-back silver settings, and long pin stems extending beyond the brooch body. Provincial examples may bear maker marks from regional Scottish silversmiths, such as those working in Inverness, Aberdeen, or Perth, rather than standard assay marks.

In wardrobe styling, these pieces excel when pinned to structured lapels, heavy wool outerwear, or silk scarves to add texture and historical interest. Within interior spaces, collectors frequently display them mounted on velvet inside framed shadow boxes or arranged atop leather-bound books in a study setting.

Agate brooches should be cleaned gently using a dry microfibre cloth or a silver polishing cloth, avoiding submersions in liquid silver dips or harsh chemicals that can deteriorate historic glues holding the stone inlay. Store the item in a dry, fabric-lined box away from direct light and dampness to prevent tarnish and damage.
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