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Red and Grey Granite Brooch by George Jamieson
Red and Grey Granite Brooch
Red and Grey Granite Brooch by George Jamieson
Red and Grey Granite Brooch by George Jamieson

Red and Grey Granite Brooch

Jeweller (Aberdeen, Scotland, active 1841 - 1875)
Datec. 1850
Object NameBrooch
Mediumsilver, granite
ClassificationsJewellery
DimensionsLength: 5.6 cm, Width: 4 cm
Weight: 23.16gm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1985 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 08
Object numberABDAG001382
About MeBrooch of red and grey granite set in an engraved silver mount, the centre set with a pale cairngorm stone mounted in stepped silver claws. The brooch fastens with a single pin fastener and a loop ring allows it to be worn as a pendant.


More About Me
This fine piece of Aberdeen jewellery features the local granite. Jamieson's family went into business with the Carry family, and Jamieson and Carry still do business at 142 Union Street.
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