Victorian 15k Gold Scottish Agate Bangle georgian most likely to be given

most likely to be given to a member of the Royal Irish Regiments fighting in the Second Boer War in South Africa

The stone is HUGE

Chester 1884

Niello is a black mixture of silver

Victorian 15k Gold Scottish Agate Bangle georgian most likely to be givenDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A stunning antique Scottish bangle set with cut agate and malachite panels; orange, green and black in colour. The piece is double hinged with a clasp at the back of the band, to fit a 6. 5 inch wrist. The gold is finely hand chased throughout, with intricate Celtic knot and floral foliate motifs. An exceptionally high quality piece, unusual to see in 15k gold Scottish jewellery of this era is normally modelled in silver.