This impressive Victorian Scottish anchor brooch dates to circa 1880-1890. It is inlaid with agates on unmarked sterling silver (tested) as is usual for such pieces and is of hollow construction. The anchor was, and continues to be, a symbol of faith, hope, steadfastness, and security.

Queen Victoria’s acquisition of Balmoral Castle in Scotland in 1848 sparked a fashion for all things Scottish. Out of the romantic Scottish Highlands came a wide variety of beautiful jewellery in mostly silver, but also gold, ornamented with a variety of coloured agates , quartz, citrines and amethysts. Agate jewellery became a Victorian passion. Not only are these pieces truly beautiful but they are also very wearable today.

It measures 2 ½” (6cms) by 1 and 3/8” (3.7cms). It weighs 9.8 grams.

The anchor is delicately engraved and entwined with a silver cord. The anchor being a symbol of steadfastness in love, the entwined cord signifies that two lovers are joined together. The agate inlays are blue grey Montrose agate. They have a wonderful variation of shading and design. At the top is a large ring which could hold a chain for use as a pendant.

The plain silver back has a solid , old style c clip and the cord swirls around it.

This very wearable and most beautiful pin/pendant is in fine antique condition. It will arrive carefully presented in a gift box.