Scottish Hardstone Brooch c1900

Description

Heading : Scottish Hardstone Brooch

Description :  Annular form with silver rim and ring. Set with various coloured agates. Slate backed. The silver has simple scored decoration

Condition: Excellent.Hinge and clasp in very good working order

Size :Diameter 4.6cm

Weight : 17 grams

This style of brooch evolved in Norway and was brought to the Danelaw and the Western Isles by the vikings. This shield type style is derived from Plaid brooches used to fasten cloth, the apperture on this brooch is too small for that purpose