Lot 563

A COLLECTION OF SCOTTISH HARDSTONE BROOCHES
VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS

Scottish Works of Art & Whisky
Auction: Lots 413 - 580 | 21 August 2024 at 10am
Description
of shield outline, collet set with central oval shaped amethyst, oval shaped Cairngorm citrines to either side, the outer border set with alternating panels of hardstones, including jasper, Montrose agate, and moss agate, an oval shaped amethyst to the apex, to brooch and bale fittings; a smaller example of a shield centrally set with an oval shaped glass gem, surmounted with a crown collet set with hardstone and garnet cabochons to brooch fittings; of floral shape with alternating vari-hardstone petals, claw set to the centre with a Cairngorm citrine in an engraved foliate border to brooch and bale fittings; together with another of circular outline claw set to the centre with a Cairngorm citrine in pierced border, the outer border with a double row of jasper and bloodstone, with Victorian registration mark to brooch fittings (4)
Dimensions
4.50 x 6cm, 3.50 x 5cm, 5.10cm diameter, 4.50cm diameter
