Pin
1845-1855 (made)
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This double scarf or shawl pin was probably made in Scotland using 'Scottish pebbles' of agates and jasper.
In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland.
In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | silver, agateand jasper |
| Brief description | Double scarf or shawl pin,probably Scotland, about 1845-55. Silver, agate and jasper |
| Physical description | Double scarf or shawl pin, probably Scotland, about 1845-55. silver, agate and jasper ('Scottish pebbles') |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr F. S. Fletcher |
| Summary | This double scarf or shawl pin was probably made in Scotland using 'Scottish pebbles' of agates and jasper. In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland. |
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| Accession number | M.136-1978 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2006 |
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