Antique Victorian Scottish Montrose Agate Brooch Silver Circa 1860 Peridot The seal was often engraved

The seal was often engraved and used to stamp a person's signature or perhaps a sentimental message or image in sealing wax on important documents

Scottish Pebble jewellery grew in popularity in the mid-1800s and saw traditional Celtic designs decorated with an abundance of coloured agates and granites

loop) x Width 19mm x Depth 6mm – Window Width 17mm x Height 20mm

(Circa 1880)

It’s been beautifully preserved and is complete with a lock of black hair inside that most likely belonged to the lady in the accompanying photograph who may have been the wife or mother of the original owner and was clearly very dear to them

Antique Victorian Scottish Montrose Agate Brooch Silver Circa 1860 Peridot The seal was often engravedA magnificent Antique Scottish brooch from the mid Victorian era (Circa 1860). The large, domed design is all Silver with a detailed foliate engraved border and six pieces of beautiful Montrose Agate inlaid around the central hole. Montrose Agates are found along the east coast of Scotland and are favoured for their greyish blue colouring and natural bands that are unique to this form of Agate. The brooch is in pristine condition and complete with a