1890s sterling silver scottish dirk dagger brooch with banded agate inlay cropped coat and dense ornamental print are

and dense ornamental print are all consistent with early-to-mid 1970s american day dresses

cerrato pieces are documented in turin and milan costume collections

brass toned kiss lock frame with etched trim and a figural clasp knob

weight 30 g

1890s sterling silver scottish dirk dagger brooch with banded agate inlay cropped coat and dense ornamental print area classic scottish dirk brooch in sterling silver, designed as a miniature highland dagger with stone inlay. this style was traditionally worn on tartan, coats, or knitwear as a symbolic piece of scottish heritage and craftsmanship. the banded agate inlay and faceted red paste style stone give it that tiny jewel, antique lucky charm feel that reads great on a lapel or pinned at the collar like a tie pin. an easy collector piece if you love victorian