An exquisite antique Scottish fly plaid brooch, beautifully preserved from the mid-Victorian era (Circa 1860). The large silver brooch is a classic Scottish belt and buckle design and ringed with a colourful collection of agates which encircle a trio of high relief, silver thistles, topped with orange pastes.

Scottish jewellery grew in popularity in the mid-1800s and was a personal favourite of Queen Victoria’s. Thistles were one popular motif and the national flower of Scotland, symbolising strength, protection, and unity.

The brooch is accompanied by a long tail made up of faceted barrel agates and golden citrines and leads to a long pin topped with an agate sphere. The pair would have traditionally been worn as a decorative fastener for a Scottish fly plaid, which were worn over the shoulder along with a kilt.  

It’s a remarkable and highly collectable antique treasure, boasting a fabulous array of natural agates and citrines.

We recommend you insure for £2,000. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.

WEIGHT: 76.1 grams

MEASURES: Brooch Height 64mm x Width 63mm x Depth 13mm – Pin Length 69mm (85mm inc. top) Width 14mm - Tail length 8 inches x Width 10mm

METAL: Silver

STONES: Agates, Pastes, Citrines (approx. 10 x 12mm, 5.2ct each)

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860)

CONDITION: Good – One paste thistle has been replaced over time

ITEM NUMBER: 22-461

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