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Antique Scottish Celtic Silver Thistle Dirk Gemstone Brooch C1920
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Antique Scottish Celtic Silver Thistle Dirk Gemstone Brooch C1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A fine Silver and Scottish Gemstone Brooch in the form of a Celtic Dirk.

Scottish thistle with an amethyst below with five further different Scottish agates set in ornate silver.

Date & Origin

Scotland, c1891

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Pin in full working order. Marked Sterling Silver on rear.

Dimensions

Length: 7.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Dirk Brooch to the 1920s.

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SA977956
Dealers Internal Reference
2023020903
Description
Technical Description

A fine Silver and Scottish Gemstone Brooch in the form of a Celtic Dirk.

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Scottish thistle with an amethyst below with five further different Scottish agates set in ornate silver.
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Date & Origin

Scotland, c1891

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Pin in full working order. Marked Sterling Silver on rear.

Dimensions

Length: 7.5cm

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Dirk Brooch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA977956
Dealers Internal Ref
2023020903
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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An antique Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring engraved metalwork, a central purple paste stone, and inlaid multicoloured agate cabochons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring engraved metalwork, a central purple paste stone, and inlaid multicoloured agate cabochons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Scottish Celtic Silver Thistle Dirk Gemstone Brooch C1920

Archive II An antique Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring engraved metalwork, a central purple paste stone, and inlaid multicoloured agate cabochons. View II
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An antique Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring engraved metalwork, a central purple paste stone, and inlaid multicoloured agate cabochons.
Antique Scottish Celtic Silver Thistle Dirk Gemstone Brooch c1920
Ref: SA977956
An antique Scottish silver dirk brooch featuring engraved metalwork, a central purple paste stone, and inlaid multicoloured agate cabochons.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleCeltic Revival
  • MaterialSilver, Agate, Paste, Quartz
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDirk sword shape, Thistle top, Inlaid stones, Engraved texturing
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in)

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Scottish pebble jewellery and dirk brooches gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, largely driven by Queen Victorias affinity for Balmoral and the Scottish Highlands, leading to a romantic revival of traditional Celtic motifs.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from sterling silver or silver-plated metals, frequently embellished with native Scottish hardstones such as agate, jasper, and cairngorm, alongside coloured pastes or quartz.

Authentic pieces often feature characteristic hand-engraved detailing, traditional cairngorm or banded agate stones, secure C-clasps or trombone closures, and occasionally silver hallmarks indicating British assay offices.

An antique brooch can be worn traditionally as a lapel or kilt fastening, or mounted in a shadow box frame as a small-scale decorative art object for a gallery wall or bookcase shelf.

Store antique silver in a tarnish-resistant pouch away from direct humidity, clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and avoid commercial liquid dips which can damage softer organic stones and natural agates.
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