Silver Victorian Scottish Penannular Agate Citrine Brooch Pin Toi et Moi Instone typically didn’t sign his

Instone typically didn’t sign his own work but his pieces are easily recognizable

“930S” and "MH"

and I really don’t think there is anything finer than a man who wears a stick pin

Though unmarked

the chain is marked for 9 karat gold

Silver Victorian Scottish Penannular Agate Citrine Brooch Pin Toi et Moi Instone typically didn’t sign hisThis style of closure is called a Penannular brooch. The form dates back to the Iron Age, but this one dates to the Victorian Era, around 1880. They were very useful as closures for cloaks and plaids, but also very beautiful. This wonderful Scottish Victorian version of a peninsular brooch is set with lovely smooth agate stones, most likely mined in the Scottish highlands, and accented with a bright citrine faceted and set to mimic the iconic Scottish