An elegant antique silver bracelet set with rare Scottish Montrose agates in tones of grey, white and light blue. The stones are cut into rectangle and square shapes and set into silver settings a finished with a heavily engraved silver box clasp.
Curator’s Note:
Montrose agates are found in a small coastal region of Scotland mother of Dundee. They were often found after winter storms and were a popular stones for setting into Victorian brooches made popular and fashionable by Queen Victoria.
Details:
Date- Early 20th Century, 1914
Hallmarks - Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1914 - makers mark for W Johnson & Son, Birmingham.
Length: Approx 17 cm. 13.5 grams
Condition: Very good with a little age-related wear to the clasp, although it works securely and has its original safety chain for extra security. One agate has a thin crack on the surface.wui76i
An elegant antique silver bracelet set with rare Scottish Montrose agates in tones of grey, white and light blue. The stones are cut into rectangle and square shapes and set into silver settings a finished with a heavily engraved silver box clasp.
Curator’s Note:
Montrose agates are found in a small coastal region of Scotland mother of Dundee. They were often found after winter storms and were a popular stones for setting into Victorian brooches made popular and fashionable by Queen Victoria.
Details:
Date- Early 20th Century, 1914
Hallmarks - Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1914 - makers mark for W Johnson & Son, Birmingham.
Length: Approx 17 cm. 13.5 grams
Condition: Very good with a little age-related wear to the clasp, although it works securely and has its original safety chain for extra security. One agate has a thin crack on the surface.wui76i
