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Victorian Antique Silver Agate Brooch with 3 Citrines, Scottish C.1860
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Victorian Antique Silver Agate Brooch with 3 Citrines, Scottish C.1860

19th century
Description

An exceptionally beautiful antique Victorian silver and agate brooch. Made in Scotland around 1860 probably in Edinburgh where a few very high quality craftsmen made these Scottish brooches. This one has eight different agates and three expertly set citrines along with an attached safety chain. It has a typically long pin and a Victorian “C” clasp. The brooch is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The gems are expertly cut to allow lots light through. A very wearable piece of jewellery.

Weight; 22 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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243213
Dealers Internal Reference
7997-021
Description
An exceptionally beautiful antique Victorian silver and agate brooch.
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Made in Scotland around 1860 probably in Edinburgh where a few very high quality craftsmen made these Scottish brooches.
Highland Antiques Ltd

This one has eight different agates and three expertly set citrines along with an attached safety chain. It has a typically long pin and a Victorian “C” clasp. The brooch is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The gems are expertly cut to allow lots light through. A very wearable piece of jewellery.

Weight; 22 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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243213
Dealers Internal Ref
7997-021
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

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Victorian silver Scottish brooch inlaid with multi-coloured agate slices surrounding three central oval-cut orange citrines with hand-engraved floral motifs.
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Archive I A Victorian silver Scottish brooch inlaid with multi-coloured agate slices surrounding three central oval-cut orange citrines with hand-engraved floral motifs.

Victorian Antique Silver Agate Brooch with 3 Citrines, Scottish C.1860

Archive II A Victorian silver Scottish brooch inlaid with multi-coloured agate slices surrounding three central oval-cut orange citrines with hand-engraved floral motifs. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver Scottish brooch inlaid with multi-coloured agate slices surrounding three central oval-cut orange citrines with hand-engraved floral motifs. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver Scottish brooch inlaid with multi-coloured agate slices surrounding three central oval-cut orange citrines with hand-engraved floral motifs. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver Scottish brooch inlaid with multi-coloured agate slices surrounding three central oval-cut orange citrines with hand-engraved floral motifs. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver Scottish brooch inlaid with multi-coloured agate slices surrounding three central oval-cut orange citrines with hand-engraved floral motifs. View VI
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A Victorian silver Scottish brooch inlaid with multi-coloured agate slices surrounding three central oval-cut orange citrines with hand-engraved floral motifs.
Victorian antique silver agate brooch with 3 citrines, Scottish c.1860
Ref: SA1243213
A Victorian silver Scottish brooch inlaid with multi-coloured agate slices surrounding three central oval-cut orange citrines with hand-engraved floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBrooch
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Agate, Citrine
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsInlaid agate, Faceted citrine, Engraved foliage, Safety chain
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Victorian brooch is a Scottish piece from approximately 1860, made from silver set with eight different coloured agates and three citrines. The mounting incorporates engraved foliage motifs and a secure safety chain dangling beneath. Eight distinct banded and solid agate slices form the perimeter in shades of red, green, grey, orange, and yellow, enclosing three faceted orange oval citrines. The silver body has decorative pierced openwork settings surrounding the central gems, a long fastening pin, and a C-clasp on the reverse. Practical in size for modern wear, the brooch measures 1.5 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. It serves as a wearable personal ornament and adds a traditional Highland element when pinned to garments, lapels, or scarves. The construction displays detailed metalwork alongside polished gemstones, combining coloured stones with bright polished silverwork in a classic nineteenth-century design.

FAQs

Scottish pebble jewellery became prominent during the Victorian era, inspired by Queen Victorias affection for Scotland and her Highland estate at Balmoral. These items typically feature native Scottish agates, jaspers, and quartz set into silver mountings adorned with intricate engraving.

Traditional pieces were crafted from sterling silver or nickel silver, inlaid with hand-cut polished agates, bloodstones, and jaspers. Central accents frequently featured cairngorm quartz or faceted citrines set in bezel or rub-over mountings.

Authentic Victorian examples showcase hand-cut, precisely fitted stone tesserae with minimal gap-fillers, fine hand-engraved silver borders, and period-correct fittings such as extended pin stems and simple C-clasps.

A Victorian Scottish brooch can be styled on the lapel of a tailored jacket, fastened at the high neck of a buttoned blouse, or used to secure a heavy woollen scarf or knitwear.

Clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth to buff the silver and polished stones. Avoid submerging the item in liquid or using chemical dips, as moisture can compromise the stone settings and underlying metalwork.
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