Lot 463

A mid 18th century Scottish plaid brooch,

Auction: 8 December 2004 at 12:00 GMT
£611
Description
of annular form, with engraved and niello decoration incorporating circular panels, scrolls, chequers and Celtic knots, inscribed to the reverse, with two sets of initials and dated 1768
Dimensions
8.4cm
Footnote
See Lyon and Turnbull A Private collection, 19th February 2004 lots 218 and 219 for similar brooches.
CF; Ian Finlay, Scottish Gold and Silver Work. Plate 87 and pages 149-150
