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Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Pebble Cross Pendant
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for sale €684     $743
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Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Pebble Cross Pendant

19th century
Description

This distinctive Scottish cross pendant dates to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870. Its silver construction and red and grey agates identify it as Scottish pebble jewellery, with Gothic and Celtic influences. The pendant is large and features citrine foiled cabochon stones.

The cross hangs on a round faceted bail, perfect for adding to a silver chain.

This quality piece would make a great addition to any collection.

STONES

Agate and Citrine

METAL

Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 7.7cm x 4.6cm including bail

Measures 6.8cm x 4.6cm excluding bail/ring

WEIGHT

14.5 grams

CONDITION

This antique Scottish silver cross is in excellent condition. While the piece has some light patina from age, there is no damage, and all of the stones are present and secure. Overall, this cross would be a fantastic addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - SD1154

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Scottish Pebble Cross to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09719200
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Hand-cut Scottish hardstone inlays: lapidary work typical of nineteenth-century jewellery.
Foil-backed cabochon stones: early jewellery setting technique providing warm glow.
Hand-engraved foliate borders: period hand tool work with oxidised detail in recesses.
Flat closed silver back: construction typical of Victorian Scottish pebble pieces.
Fine surface handling scratches: gentle age across the reverse silver plate.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245600
Dealers Internal Reference
SD1154
Description
This distinctive Scottish cross pendant dates to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870.
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Its silver construction and red and grey agates identify it as Scottish pebble jewellery, with Gothic and Celtic influences.
Lancastrian Jewellers

The pendant is large and features citrine foiled cabochon stones.

fig 1. A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Pebble Cross Pendant

The cross hangs on a round faceted bail, perfect for adding to a silver chain.

This quality piece would make a great addition to any collection.

STONES

Agate and Citrine

METAL

Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 7.7cm x 4.6cm including bail

fig 2. A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Pebble Cross Pendant

Measures 6.8cm x 4.6cm excluding bail/ring

WEIGHT

14.5 grams

CONDITION

This antique Scottish silver cross is in excellent condition. While the piece has some light patina from age, there is no damage, and all of the stones are present and secure. Overall, this cross would be a fantastic addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - SD1154

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Scottish Pebble Cross to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09719200
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Hand-cut Scottish hardstone inlays: lapidary work typical of nineteenth-century jewellery.
Foil-backed cabochon stones: early jewellery setting technique providing warm glow.
Hand-engraved foliate borders: period hand tool work with oxidised detail in recesses.
Flat closed silver back: construction typical of Victorian Scottish pebble pieces.
Fine surface handling scratches: gentle age across the reverse silver plate.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245600
Dealers Internal Ref
SD1154
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons.
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Archive I A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons.

Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Pebble Cross Pendant

Archive II A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons. View VIII
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Lancastrian Jewellers

Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
Location
Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lancastrianjewellers
Verified Since Jun 2022
Items For Sale 210
Items Sold 177
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
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A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons.
Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Pebble Cross Pendant
Ref: SA1245600
A Victorian silver cross pendant decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork, inlaid with patterned Scottish agates, and set with round orange and yellow quartz cabochons.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPendants & Necklaces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Scottish Revival
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Agate, Jasper, Quartz
  • ColourSilver, Orange, Brown, Multi-colour
  • MotifsTrefoil terminals, Engraved scrollwork, Agate inlay, Cabochon stone settings

This Victorian Scottish Revival cross pendant dates to circa 1870. The sterling silver framework exhibits hand-engraved scrollwork and trefoil terminals, complemented by inlaid patterned Scottish agates and jaspers alongside set round orange and yellow quartz cabochons. The piece hangs from a round faceted bail. The deep blue velvet lining of the shaped oval display box is visible beneath the silver item. Measures 7.7 cm x 4.6 cm including the bail. Suitable for personal wear as a pendant on a chain necklace, this item also serves as a decorative collectible piece within a jewellery display cabinet in a study or dressing room.

FAQs

Scottish pebble jewellery became popular during the 19th century, championed by Queen Victoria following her purchase of the Balmoral estate. These pieces feature native Scottish stones such as agates, jasper, and cairngorm quartz set into silver with intricate hand-engraved scrollwork.

Craftsmen typically used sterling silver or low-grade silver alloys as the mount, inset with precisely cut sections of local agates, bloodstone, granite, and jasper, often accented with central cairngorm quartz or citrine gemstones.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut stone inlays seamlessly fitted into silver channels, often accompanied by hand-engraved foliate patterns, trefoil ends, and original hand-finished borders rather than modern cast reproductions.

A Victorian cross pendant can be suspended from a thick sterling silver chain, split-ring, or velvet ribbon to contrast against contemporary minimalist tailoring, high-neck knits, or layered necklace ensembles.

Clean the silver gently using a soft, dry silver polishing cloth, avoiding submersion in liquid chemical cleaners or ultrasonic baths which can dissolve organic stone adhesives and alter porous agates.
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