Lot 653 , A Victorian gold and banded agate circular brooch, with engraved inscription en verso, purportedly gifted by Queen Victoria.

A Victorian gold and banded agate circular mourning brooch, with engraved inscription en verso, 'In Recollection of Dear Mother, 2nd August, 1876, From Victoria R', purported to have been gifted by Queen Victoria, 36mm.
Estimate £400-600

Glass now missing from the back. Gross weight 15.9 grams. Apart from some minor surface scratches and nicks to the metal commensurate with age, the brooch is in good order. No visible damage to the stone.


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Sold for £400