Description
Heading: Scottish Specimen Agate, Cairngorm and Silver Sgian Dubh Brooch c 1880
Description: Large silver and Scottish specimen agate brooch with cut Cairngorm stones and finely engraved silver embellishment in the form of a Scottish Sgian Dubh dagger.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. the silver is unmarked as is usual for this period. Pin and c-clasp are strong and fully functional
Dimensions: 9cms long
Weight: 13.9g
The Sgian Dubh ( skean dhu) was originally a small knife to be secreted on ones person having surrendered your larger weapons to your host.
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