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Victorian Scottish 15ct Gold, Jasper & Bloodstone Brooch & Earrings Set in Original Case

24H
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A stunning 15ct gold Scottish brooch and earrings presented in the original tooled Moroccan leather case.
Also referred to as “pebble” jewellery, this colourful and exuberant jewellery originated in Scotland utilising traditional Highland themes employing native agate 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 mosaic.
Much of Scotland’s Highland heritage was squelched after the 1745 Jacobite 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 silver, and this brooch and earrings set is a wonderful survival from circa 1860-1880. Each piece has been set with shaped bloodstones and jasper and there is beautiful bright cut engraving on the gold. There is also a glazed locket section on the reverse of the brooch.

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A rare Scottish brooch and earrings set in excellent condition.

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Item Number
24H
Measurements
Case 11cm by 6.5cm by 3cm
Earrings length 4.5cm
Brooch Height 4.5cm
Width at widest point 3.8cm
Date & Origin
Provenance
Scottish
Hallmarks

Unmarked, 15ct gold

Condition
Excellent
Care Tips
  • Check delicate settings regularly
  • Take special care of historical jewellery
Discovered
2 years ago

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