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Victorian Scottish Antique Pebble Agate Brooch C.1880
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Victorian Scottish Antique Pebble Agate Brooch C.1880

19th century
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A very rare and unusual Victorian Scottish pebble agate brooch fashioned as a bow with a hanging agate drop. Made in Scotland probably in Edinburgh around 1880. Agate jewellery was popularized by Queen Victoria who frequented Balmoral Castle near Aberdeen. She often gave pieces as gifts to family and friends. This one is shaped as a bow which is made from 7 moss agates with a briolette cut Montrose agate drop. They are all set in unmarked silver and are in really good condition. A very collectable piece.

WEIGHT; 22 grams approx.

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Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 08540190
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Hand-carved banded agate plaques cut to shape: traditional Scottish lapidary work.
Pin stem extending past the frame: nineteenth-century brooch construction.
Individually fitted silver collet mounts: hand assembly.
Faceted pear drop on an articulated loop: popular late Victorian novelty styling.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1077170
Dealers Internal Reference
7122-003
Description
A very rare and unusual Victorian Scottish pebble agate brooch fashioned as a bow with a hanging agate drop. Made in Scotland probably in Edinburgh around 1880. Agate jewellery was popularized by Queen Victoria who frequented Balmoral Castle near Aberdeen. She often gave pieces as gifts to family and friends.
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This one is shaped as a bow which is made from 7 moss agates with a briolette cut Montrose agate drop.
Highland Antiques Ltd

They are all set in unmarked silver and are in really good condition. A very collectable piece.

WEIGHT; 22 grams approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, by card over the phone, PayPal or Stripe. Use Klarna to pay over three months interest free.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08540190
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Hand-carved banded agate plaques cut to shape: traditional Scottish lapidary work.
Pin stem extending past the frame: nineteenth-century brooch construction.
Individually fitted silver collet mounts: hand assembly.
Faceted pear drop on an articulated loop: popular late Victorian novelty styling.

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.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1077170
Dealers Internal Ref
7122-003
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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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Victorian silver bow brooch inlaid with orange, brown, and grey banded agate stones featuring a suspended agate drop.
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A Victorian silver bow brooch inlaid with orange, brown, and grey banded agate stones featuring a suspended agate drop.
Victorian Scottish antique pebble agate brooch c.1880
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A Victorian silver bow brooch inlaid with orange, brown, and grey banded agate stones featuring a suspended agate drop.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Scottish Revival
  • MaterialAgate, Silver
  • ColourOrange Brown
  • MotifsBow design, Banded agate inlay, Drop pendant, Silver collet setting
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian Scottish Revival brooch takes the form of a bow pendant measuring 5 cm high and 4.5 cm wide. Fashioned in silver collet settings, the piece incorporates multiple inlaid banded agate stones in shades of orange, brown, and grey, complemented by a suspended faceted drop pendant hanging from a small loop beneath the central knot. The rear shows the attached pin hardware, while the front presents polished banded stones secured within metal bezels. Today, this wearable antique serves as a distinctive personal accessory, pinned to a lapel, scarf, or collar to add traditional Highland character to contemporary attire. Its compact size makes it well suited for daily wear or formal occasions, bringing a touch of Victorian heritage styling to modern wardrobes.

FAQs

Scottish pebble jewellery became widely popular in the mid-to-late 19th century, driven by Queen Victorias affinity for Balmoral Castle and Scottish culture. These pieces feature native Scottish stones such as agates, bloodstones, and jaspers cut and fitted into intricate silver settings.

Traditional Scottish brooches are constructed using sterling silver or nickel silver mountings combined with hand-cut local hardstones. Common varieties include montrose agate, carnelian, jasper, cairngorm quartz, and grey banded agates.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature precise hand-cut stone inlays with tight seams, tube hinges, C-clasps, and extended steel or silver pins. Unmarked silver mountings were standard for Scottish provincial work during the 1880s.

Antique agate brooches can be worn on modern coat lapels, wool scarves, or blazer collars to introduce historic pattern and texture. Alternatively, collector pieces are often displayed in glass-fronted velvet shadow boxes.

Clean agate jewellery using a dry soft cloth or mild soapy water applied with a soft brush, avoiding full immersion. Steer clear of chemical dips and ultrasonic cleaners, as these can damage silver patination or loosen inlaid stones.
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