Silver Victorian Scottish Penannular Agate Citrine Brooch Pin Scrolling along with his hand writing

along with his hand writing

It’s an Art Nouveau pin with a turquoise at the center with a natural pearl drop set in 15 karat gold

Every stone is a different occasion

The hallmarks include the crown hallmark for England

Lockets like these are meant for public attention

Silver Victorian Scottish Penannular Agate Citrine Brooch Pin Scrolling along with his hand writingThis style of closure is called a Penannular brooch. The form dates back to the Iron Age, but this one dates to the Victorian Era, around 1880. They were very useful as closures for cloaks and plaids, but also very beautiful. This wonderful Scottish Victorian version of a peninsular brooch is set with lovely smooth agate stones, most likely mined in the Scottish highlands, and accented with a bright citrine faceted and set to mimic the iconic Scottish