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Antique Scottish Pseudo-Penannular Shawl / Kilt Pin
Antique Scottish Pseudo-Penannular Shawl / Kilt Pin
Antique Scottish Pseudo-Penannular Shawl / Kilt Pin
Antique Scottish Pseudo-Penannular Shawl / Kilt Pin

Antique Scottish Pseudo-Penannular Shawl / Kilt Pin

$ 152.06

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Main Stone: Citrine
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Material: Agate
  • Condition: Beautiful silver, agate and citrine.
  • Metal Purity: Unknown
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Ethnic Origin: Scottish
  • Jewelry Type: Pin, Brooch
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Modification Description: Converted to belt buckle.

    Description

    Antique
    Scottish Pseudo-Penannular Shawl / Kilt Pin
    The
    Penannular
    is a type of Celtic brooch worn as a clothes fastener by
    Scottish elites during the medieval period. During Queen VictoRia's reign, Scottish jewellery was made popular by her frequent visits to Balmoral Castle in the highlands of Scotland. Brooches were made to give the look of earlier pieces.
    Silver gallery with Celtic patterns
    7 Cabochons
    Natural agates cut to fit the brooches shape
    Scottish kite hallmark on back (too worn to identify maker and year)
    Flaws:
    Pin latch may have been replaced
    Converted at some point as a belt buckle - Caused wear on hallmark
    Small agate piece missing in "dagger" hilt -
    See photo for detail
    Weight: 27g / 1 oz
    Measurements:  2 x 2.5"  /  52 x 68 mm