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Victorian 15ct Gold Bangle set with Scottish Agates

908S
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A beautiful gold Scottish bangle that came from a private collection.
Also referred to as “pebble” jewellery, this colourful and exuberant jewellery originated in Scotland utilising traditional Highland themes employing native and granite to punctuate the popular designs. The stones were precisely cut to form designs conforming to the setting, often to such tight tolerances as to form a seemingly seamless .
Much of Scotland’s Highland heritage was squelched after the 745 rebellion against the English and outward symbols of clan allegiance were forbidden. At the turn of the nineteenth-century interest in Scotland was renewed in the readers of the popular historical novels by Sir Walter Scott. Basing his stories in the rich history of the Highlands, he presented an idealised and romanticised view of his beloved Scotland. Queen Victoria made her first visit there in 1842 and loved it so much that she purchased Balmoral castle in 1847, making it a home for English monarchs on into the twenty-first century.
With the advent of railways a new tourist trade sprang up as those who were previously not able to afford leisure travel could now do so. Scotland became a prime destination not only for its beautiful scenery but because of the fascination it held for their Queen.
This led to many pieces of jewellery being made for the new tourist trade. Gold Scottish pebble jewellery is rare as most pieces were made of , and this bangle is a wonderful survival from circa 1860-1880. It has been set all the way around with bloodstones, and agate.
It has a secure tongue clasp and a for added security.

Ollys Pick

Rare and so beautiful.

Item Number
908S
Measurements
Width 1.7cm
Inside measurements 5.5cm by 5cm
Item Materials
Date & Origin
Victorian (1839-1901)
English/Scottish
Provenance
English/Scottish
Hallmarks
Unmarked, tested to 15ct gold
Condition
Very Good
Discovered
3 years ago
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