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Scottish Agate & Silver Garter Brooch

301Z
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A nice example of a scottish agate set silver brooch from around 1860. When Queen Victoria bought Balmoral there grew up a tourist trade around the locality, using locally sourced agates in various heraldic and Scottish designs.

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Item Number:
301Z
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 6cm
Width 6cm
Place of Origin:
Scotland
Discovered:
16 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, silver
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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