Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Agate Brooch Carnelian

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Agate Brooch CarnelianAn exquisite antique Scottish brooch made during the mid Victorian era (Circa 1860). Its modelled in silver and has a wonderful spiralling design with six colourful agates inlaid around each curved loop. Scottish jewellery grew in popularity in the mid 1800s as Queen Victorias frequent trips to her Scottish Castle Balmoral saw her return with Scottish souvenirs and jewellery which influenced the trend in Britain. Its a great collectors piece and a

Measures: 50mm across x 50mm down

gilded in 18ct gold and fitted with a fine chain complete with ring clasp

Sterling lion passant

this exquisite Victorian cameo brooch is a fitting tribute to the skills of the jewellers of the age and is a highly collectable piece of Victorian heritage that has remained in excellent condition

7 (US) - Can be sized

STONES: Bullmouth Shell (43 x 52mm)

Each stone is set in a silver frame and backed in 18ct gold on the reverse

A great piece for collectors of Victorian heritage

METAL: Silver gilded with 18ct Yellow Gold

This combination of colours was often used to show support for the movement and symbolised

The stones are held in square platinum settings with an 18ct yellow gold band at the back that twists gracefully around the trilogy at the front

inside and out