Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Agate Quartz Amethyst 18ct Gold Dated 1868

Details

An exquisite Antique Scottish brooch from the mid Victorian era adorned with a wonderful 10ct (approx.) Smoky Quartz claw set in the centre with four Cabochon Amethysts and little pyramid shaped Carnelians and Jasper stones.

Scottish jewellery grew in popularity in the mid- 1800s as Queen Victoria’s frequent trips to her Scottish Castle Balmoral saw her return with Scottish souvenirs and jewellery which influenced the trend in Britain.

The piece is fashioned in 18ct Yellow Gold and displays fine engraving and a kite mark on the reverse which has faded over time but indicates the piece was made in 1868.

WEIGHT: 12.55 grams

MEASURES: Width 37mm x Height 38mm x Depth 10mm

QUARTZ MEASURES: 15mm x 15mm

METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold (Tested)

STONES: Smoky Quartz (approx. 10ct), Amethysts, Jasper, Carnelian

AGE: Victorian. (Dated 1868)

MARKS: 19^th Century Kitemark

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 20-968