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Scottish Victorian Antique Silver, Agate and Citrine Brooch, C1860
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Scottish Victorian Antique Silver, Agate and Citrine Brooch, C1860

19th century
Description

An extremely beautiful Victorian antique silver and agate brooch. Made in Scotland between 1860 and 1880, probably in Edinburgh given the high quality. It is the shape of a six petal flower with a six point star surrounding a citrine on the top. There is a mixture of 18 Montrose and moss agates with carnelians and blood stones. The brooch has a steel pin and a "C" clasp along with intricate engraving on the silver. It is very wearable and a rare collectible brooch.

Weight; 26 grams approx.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215392
Dealers Internal Reference
7858-002
Description
An extremely beautiful Victorian antique silver and agate brooch. Made in Scotland between 1860 and 1880, probably in Edinburgh given the high quality. It is the shape of a six petal flower with a six point star surrounding a citrine on the top. There is a mixture of 18 Montrose and moss agates with carnelians and blood stones. The brooch has a steel pin and a "C" clasp along with intricate engraving on the silver. It is very wearable and a rare collectible brooch.

Weight; 26 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
2cm (0.79")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215392
Dealers Internal Ref
7858-002
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

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

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Victorian silver Scottish brooch with inlaid multicoloured agates surrounding a central star motif set with a faceted yellow citrine.
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Archive I Victorian silver Scottish brooch with inlaid multicoloured agates surrounding a central star motif set with a faceted yellow citrine.

Scottish Victorian Antique Silver, Agate and Citrine Brooch, C1860

Archive II Victorian silver Scottish brooch with inlaid multicoloured agates surrounding a central star motif set with a faceted yellow citrine. View II
Archive III Victorian silver Scottish brooch with inlaid multicoloured agates surrounding a central star motif set with a faceted yellow citrine. View III
Archive IV Victorian silver Scottish brooch with inlaid multicoloured agates surrounding a central star motif set with a faceted yellow citrine. View IV
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Victorian silver Scottish brooch with inlaid multicoloured agates surrounding a central star motif set with a faceted yellow citrine.
Scottish Victorian antique silver, agate and citrine brooch, c1860
Ref: SA1215392
Victorian silver Scottish brooch with inlaid multicoloured agates surrounding a central star motif set with a faceted yellow citrine.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Scottish pebble jewellery refers to silver pieces inlaid with native Scottish agates, jaspers, and quartz. The style gained immense popularity during the 19th century after Queen Victoria acquired the Balmoral estate and embraced Scottish traditions.

These brooches are typically crafted from sterling or high-grade silver and inlaid with sectioned agates, bloodstone, red jasper, and moss agate. Central stones frequently feature faceted cairngorm quartz or yellow citrine.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut stones individually shaped to fit precise silver channels without visible gaps. The metalwork often features hand-engraved scrollwork, period pin fixtures such as C-clasps, and unmarked silver typical of 19th-century Scottish manufacture.

Pin the brooch to the lapel of a tailored coat, secure a heavy wool shawl, or attach it to a denim jacket collar to showcase the historic craftsmanship alongside contemporary attire.

Clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth to remove surface oils. Avoid liquid chemical dips and ultrasonic cleaners, as harsh chemicals can dissolve the historical adhesives holding the stone inlays.
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