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Scottish Victorian Antique Silver and Agate Horse’s Hoof, 1892
Highland Antiques Ltd
for sale €462     $502
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Highland Antiques Ltd

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Scottish Victorian Antique Silver and Agate Horse’s Hoof, 1892

19th century
Description

A beautiful Scottish antique Victorian silver and agate pin cushion. Probably made in Scotland in 1892, the date comes from the registration number. It has thirteen hand cut mixed stone agates. Other than wear commensurate with its age the pin cushion is in good condition with all the agates in excellent condition. Shaped as a horse’s hoof although unmarked it does have a registration number. A wonderful piece that would be a great addition to any collection.

Weight; 33 grams

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1227236
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7923-001
Description
A beautiful Scottish antique Victorian silver and agate pin cushion. Probably made in Scotland in 1892, the date comes from the registration number. It has thirteen hand cut mixed stone agates.
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Other than wear commensurate with its age the pin cushion is in good condition with all the agates in excellent condition.
Highland Antiques Ltd

Shaped as a horse’s hoof although unmarked it does have a registration number. A wonderful piece that would be a great addition to any collection.

Weight; 33 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
3cm (1.18")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227236
Dealers Internal Ref
7923-001
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 Victorian silver pincushion shaped like a horse hoof, decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork and inlaid with geometric polished agates.

Scottish Victorian antique silver and agate horse’s hoof, 1892

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A Victorian silver pincushion shaped like a horse hoof, decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork and inlaid with geometric polished agates.
Scottish Victorian antique silver and agate horse’s hoof, 1892
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A Victorian silver pincushion shaped like a horse hoof, decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork and inlaid with geometric polished agates.
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Scottish pebble silverwork gained immense popularity during the 19th century, influenced by Queen Victorias fondness for Scotland and Balmoral Castle, featuring native jasper and agates set into chased or engraved silver mounts.

Artisans combined indigenous Scottish semi-precious stones such as jasper, bloodstone, and banded agate with hand-engraved sterling silver mountings, occasionally integrating velvet fabric cushions or glass liners.

Authentic examples typically display British hallmarks, such as Edinburgh or Glasgow assay marks, makers initials, date letter codes, and flush-set stone mosaic inlays accompanied by hand engraving.

Position small silver and stone desk items on a contemporary writing table, coffee table tray, or styled bookcase alongside books to create visual texture and historical contrast.

Wipe agates gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, polish silver sections carefully using a dedicated silver cloth to prevent chemical damage to stones, and keep velvet sections dry.
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