Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet Silver With Padlock Carnelian

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet Silver With Padlock CarnelianThis grand antique Victorian Scottish bracelet consists of six large segments made up of an assortment of natural, polished agates. Theyre set on a slate base within engraved silver settings, with a safety chain and detachable padlock to hold it secure. The agates exhibit a rainbow of earthy hues and natural banded patterns. Three of the sections depict large flowers and the padlock crest has a striking checkerboard design, with scrolling, foliate

with a combined weight of 0

and enduring commitment

measuring 56 inches so it can be worn as one long chain or looped twice around the neck to make two festoons of gold

Sheffield hallmark

made in Birmingham in 1888

STONES: Moonstones (Largest approx

Albert chains were popularised and named after Queen Victoria’s consort

the fiery garnets embodying the “Blood of Christ

MEASURES: Height 42mm x Width 34mm x Depth 8mm

MARKS: Eastern European silver/ maker’s marks

A grand vintage band ring made in Italy in the late 20th Century

Scottish and Celtic themed jewellery grew in popularity in the mid-1800s and was a personal favourite of Queen Victoria’s whose frequent trips to Balmoral Castle saw her return with many beautiful souvenirs that influenced the trend across Britain