Lot 270

An 18th century niello decorated plaid brooch

Auction: 13 February 2008 at 11:00 GMT
£900
Description
unmarked, the annular brooch with four engraved bosses with knot work, cross hatched and star designs, the panels of decoration between, with simple intertwined engraved designs, with niello highlights and borders, the integral hinged pin with zig zag detail, engraved to reverse with contemporary script 'MS 1781' and later presentation inscription 'Presented to Stewart Menzies by his affectionate MOTHER Perth 8th August 1860'', in script
Dimensions
7.8cm diameter 2.7oz
Footnote
Reference: For further details on the history and manufacture of these brooches, and comparable examples see
'Scottish Crafts' I Findlay
'Scottish History & Life' edited J Paton, p250 fig 327
