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Victorian Antique Scottish Silver Agate or Pebble Brooch, C.1860
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Victorian Antique Scottish Silver Agate or Pebble Brooch, C.1860

19th century
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A stunning Victorian antique silver and agate brooch. Made in Scotland around 1860 probably in Edinburgh. This is an exceptionally rare brooch with an almost unique design consisting of 20 hand cut and polished agates, each one matching. It is in amazing condition with no damage or repairs. It is in the form of a family crest and may well have been a special commission. The collection of colours of agates in this brooch will compliment any garment and make it a very wearable piece of Victorian jewellery.

Weight; 23 grams.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

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

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SA1226569
Dealers Internal Reference
7895-331
Description
A stunning Victorian antique silver and agate brooch. Made in Scotland around 1860 probably in Edinburgh.
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This is an exceptionally rare brooch with an almost unique design consisting of 20 hand cut and polished agates, each one matching.
Highland Antiques Ltd

It is in amazing condition with no damage or repairs. It is in the form of a family crest and may well have been a special commission. The collection of colours of agates in this brooch will compliment any garment and make it a very wearable piece of Victorian jewellery.

Weight; 23 grams.

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
1cm (0.39")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226569
Dealers Internal Ref
7895-331
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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Archive I A circular Victorian Scottish silver brooch inlaid with polished multi-coloured agates and jaspers in a wreath pattern.

Victorian antique Scottish silver agate or pebble brooch, c.1860

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A circular Victorian Scottish silver brooch inlaid with polished multi-coloured agates and jaspers in a wreath pattern.
Victorian antique Scottish silver agate or pebble brooch, c.1860
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A circular Victorian Scottish silver brooch inlaid with polished multi-coloured agates and jaspers in a wreath pattern.
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Scottish pebble jewellery refers to pieces set with native Scottish stones, including agates, jaspers, and cairngorms, mounted in silver or gold settings. The style gained widespread popularity during the mid-to-late 19th century after Queen Victoria purchased Balmoral Castle and embraced Scottish traditions.

These brooches were crafted using sterling silver or low-carat gold mountings, fitted with hand-cut native stones such as grey banded agate, red jasper, moss agate, and bloodstone. The stones were individually shaped to interlock precisely within metal bezels.

Authentic 19th-century pieces typically display hand-cut, flush-set agates with minimal gaps, extended pin stems that protrude past the edge of the brooch, and traditional tube hinges with simple C-clasps rather than modern safety catches.

Brooches can be styled within framed fabric shadow boxes, pinned to velvet display stands on a dressing table, or integrated into framed antique textile collages for a decorative wall display.

Clean silver components gently using a soft polishing cloth while avoiding harsh liquid chemical cleaners that can damage porous natural stones. Store the item in a dry, soft-lined box away from direct sunlight and humidity.
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