This is a fabulous large Scottish Agate
brooch with a stunning agate in the centre
complimented with a star burst
of Agates in a plaid design.
The brooch is Circa 1860
Sterling Silver.
Lots of lovely natural agates are set into this
pristine Victorian Silver Scottish brooch.
The agates have a lovely colour and warmth showing
their natural grain from within.
Scottish Jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria
as it became a souvenir of her trips to Scotland.
From the mid 1800's Queen Victoria
frequented Scotland and her Scottish Castle Balmoral.
The jewellery comprises of different
coloured Agates and Carnelian with
the natural graining of the stone showing through.
A closed backed silver gallery with original pin and over catch,
this really is spectacular.
Weighs 31.1 grams
Measures 63mm across and 47mm down