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Silver Mounted Granite Brooch by A & J Smith
Silver Mounted Granite Brooch
Silver Mounted Granite Brooch by A & J Smith
Silver Mounted Granite Brooch by A & J Smith

Silver Mounted Granite Brooch

Jeweller (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1867 - 1965)
Datec.1880
Object NameBrooch
Mediumsilver gilt, granite
ClassificationsJewellery
DimensionsMaximum: Length: 6.1 cm, Width: 4.4 cm
Weight: 27.79gm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001320
About MeSilver and granite jewellery was made in a variety of forms – the Maltese cross, bar and oval brooches - with loops which enabled them to serve as pendant necklaces.The world famous Rubislaw Quarry granite, with its characteristic fine grey dappling, which was used to build most of Aberdeen’s celebrated grey granite buildings was often employed to create the the jewellery.

This silver mounted oval granite brooch was made by the Aberdeen firm of Alexander and John Smith and dates to around 1880.


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