Scottish Art Deco Sterling Silver Agate Pebble Brooch In The Manner Of Ward Brothers
Scottish Art Deco Sterling Silver Agate Pebble Brooch—Hexagon—Amber-Toned Faceted Centre—In The Manner Of Ward Brothers
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Overview 💎
A beautifully decorative Scottish Art Deco era stone-set brooch in a crisp hexagonal geometric form, stamped “STERLING SILVER” to the reverse. Although compact, it has strong presence and wears like a miniature sculpture—ideal for high-end American buyers who collect Scottish agate jewellery and early 20th-century design.
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Maker / Attribution 🕵️♂️
Unidentified maker. The styling is strongly in the manner of Ward Brothers (Birmingham)—a maker recorded in Birmingham references for small silverwares including brooches—so we describe it as Ward Brothers style rather than definitively “by” Ward Brothers.
Please note: the piece is stamped “STERLING SILVER” and does not display a full UK hallmark group (maker/town/date), therefore the attribution is by manner of / style, not a confirmed maker mark.
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Design & Stones 🌈
This is classic Scottish “pebble jewellery” in spirit: strong colour, natural stones, and a confident silver mount. The border is set with curved half-moon cabochon agates in rich tones—greens and maroons—arranged to create a refined, jewel-like palette against the silver.
The centre is a large amber-toned faceted stone, prong-set to maximise light return and depth. The faceting produces bold flashes of honey and burnt-orange tones, giving the brooch its immediate visual impact. The overall look aligns with the traditional Cairngorm-style colour aesthetic long associated with Scottish jewellery.
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Period & Style 🕰️
Circa early 20th century, Art Deco era. The clean symmetry and architectural outline deliver that unmistakable Deco sensibility—precise, graphic, and highly wearable.
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Metal & Marks 🪙
Stamped “STERLING SILVER” to the reverse (see photos). The brooch is fitted with a classic pin and clasp and is fully wearable.
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Provenance 🏛️
From a private Middle Shires collection, acquired via a notable Malvern-based auction house, and subsequently curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD—a strong, collector-friendly chain of sourcing.
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Why You’ll Love It ✅💚
✅ A sculptural Scottish Art Deco geometric jewel—compact but makes a statement
✅ Beautiful mixed agate cabochons with a strong natural colour range
✅ Dramatic amber-toned faceted centre that catches light superbly
✅ Perfect for lapels, scarves, knitwear, and evening styling—very “quiet luxury”
✅ A highly giftable collector’s piece—ideal for Christmas and milestone occasions 🎁✨
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Measurements & Weight 📏⚖️
Approx. 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm, depth approx. 1.0 cm.
Total weight approx. 6.20 grams.
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Condition Report 🧾
Offered in fine used condition. As expected with vintage sterling jewellery: light tarnish, surface wear, and scratch marks commensurate with age and use. Pin mechanism present and working. Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
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