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Antique Silver Bracelet With Agates, Circa 1880


€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Silver Bracelet With Agates, Circa 1880
Antique Silver Bracelet With Agates, Circa 1880
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Every year in August, Queen Elizabeth II went to Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands for a summer retreat - a tradition that has existed since the days of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Together with her husband Prince Albert, she acquired the estate in the picturesque Highlands in 1847 and had it magnificently extended. Victoria and her family fell in love with the rugged land in the north of the island, and all things Scottish became fashionable throughout the country. Traditional clothing - and especially jewellery - became a must for all members of the upper classes who traveled to the Highlands to hunt and fish. In particular, the colourful semi-precious stones found in the Cairngorm mountains west of Balmoral were used in this jewellery, giving it a local patriotic touch. This type of jewelry is now known as "pebble jewellery". This bracelet from around 1880 is another typical piece of Scottish jewellery, consisting of band agates in silver settings. A special highlight is the clasp of the bracelet, which is actually worked like a padlock. There is also a small locket compartment on the back, in which a photograph or lock of hair could be kept - a loving reminder of a loved one, in the spirit of Victorian sentimentality. The individual elements of the bracelet are flexibly connected to each other and nestle softly against the wearer's wrist. The bracelet is still beautifully preserved after more than 140 years - a charming piece of British history to touch.
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Antique Silver Bracelet With Agates, Circa 1880
Scottish Delight
€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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