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Scottish Silver & Agate Garter Brooch

426C/PR
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A lovely example of a Scottish garter brooch that was made circa 1860. It is set with various different agates that were sourced in the river beds in Scotland. The stones were precisely cut to form designs conforming to the setting, often to such tight tolerances as to form a seemingly seamless mosaic.
This style grew up around Queen Victoria’s purchase of Balmoral Castle in 1860. Many pieces were made as tourist trinkets to the travellers who flocked to the Cairngorms to discover the beauty and serenity of the Scottish mountains. The traditional function of the jewellery was to secure plaid wraps and kilts. Most of the jewellery was in silver and made by local silversmiths using native “pebbles” of Scotland, notably agates, amethyst, rock crystal, granite and cairngorm along with local river pearls. This brooch is a good example of the craft and can be worn with todays fashions

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Item Number:
426C/PR
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Measurements:
Diameter 5.3cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
5 years ago

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Unmarked, silver
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