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Circular Brooch

Jeweller (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1867 - 1965)
Datec. 1880
Object NameBrooch
Mediumsilver and gemstone
ClassificationsJewellery
DimensionsMaximum: Diameter: 5.4 cm
Weight: 25.34gm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1993.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 08
Object numberABDAG008801
About MeCentral faceted cairngorm stone set on raised openwork silver dome pierced with saltires, with circular border engraved with interlacing and set with foil backed pale amber, grey and blue pastes au cabochon; hinged single bar pin across back.
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Brooches like this were based on the Early Medieval jewellery of Scotland and Ireland. They were created as part of the 19th century Celtic Revival, a renewal of interest in Celtic language and culture.
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