{"product_id":"victorian-scottish-montrose-agate-and-etched-sterling-silver-cross-brooch","title":"Victorian Scottish Montrose Agate and Etched Sterling Silver Cross Brooch","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontrose agate is a type of blue-grey banded agate found along the east coast of Scotland, particularly in the Montrose area. It is a cryptocrystalline quartz characterized by its striking, often wave-like, striated grey and white bands. This agate was famously used in Victorian and Edwardian Scottish pebble jewelry, where it was set into sterling silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn amazing example of Scottish Victorian era jewelry, this Montrose agate brooch is surprisingly versatile and ready to adorn purses, scarves, sweaters, or a lapel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Circa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1867\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sterling silver, 1867 Scottish Kite assay mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Four pieces of Montrose Agate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Measures 1 5\/8 x 1 3\/8 in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Estimated gross weight: 8.3 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Very good vintage condition, wear in the form of scratches, wear appropriate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clover Collective Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45389716684983,"sku":"200","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/3830\/0599\/files\/victorian-scottish-montrose-agate-and-etched-sterling-silver-cross-brooch-9443156.jpg?v=1768689614","url":"https:\/\/clovercollectiveantiques.com\/products\/victorian-scottish-montrose-agate-and-etched-sterling-silver-cross-brooch","provider":"Clover Collective Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}