Antique Jewelry from Third Floor AntiquesThird Floor Antiques
Home
 
Antique Silver Scottish Agate Pin

browse these categories for related items...
All Items: Estate Jewelry:Silver:Victorian: Pre 1900: item # 502091

Please refer to our stock # 2024 when inquiring.

Click to view additional online photographs
detail 1 detail 2 detail 3


Third Floor Antiques
P.O. Box 8135
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973 620-0119

Guest Book


$650

Antique Silver Scottish Agate Pin
This brooch is Scottish,circa 1860. Brooches like these were fashioned to secure the tartans and were finely designed and executed. This particular form is called a Skindhu and was used on the kilts. The agates are rich in color and contrast using jasper,bloodstone and mustard tones. the mounts are sterling with superior hand engraving. The top is a faceted crystal which is foiled back. The brooch measures 3 1/2 inches x 1/2 inches. it is completely original in excellent condition. It looks unique worn on a blazer,hat or shawl.


  Page design by TROCADERO © 1998-2011