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Fine Antique Scottish Agate Pin
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 750604 (stock# 2186)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
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Extremely rare Scottish agate brooch, circa 1860-1880. This brooch set in sterling, has finely inlaid agates set invisibly one to the other. The colors meld so perfectly that the eye catches the subtle play of color uninterrupted by any adornments. The striping is created by several pieces of agates placed together, seamlessly forming a pattern. What is also distinctive, is the central sterling silver cross, the Cross of St. Andrew. It is as subtle as the beautiful colors of the agates. The t ...click for details
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Antique Scottish Agate Large Tara Pin
Catalogue:
Archives:
Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 739723 (stock# 2168)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
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This Scottish agate brooch is circa 1880. The motif is called a Tara and it is set in silver,finely hand engraved with a beautiful play of color. The agates are cut,and set in raised settings interspersed with silver that is engraved. The gemstones are faceted amethyst and cairngorm that complement the colors of the agates. The brooch is large, measuring 2 5/8 inches long x 2 1/8 inches wide. The reverse has all original mounts. This very traditional brooch can be worn dramatically in the horiz ...click for details
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