Victorian Scottish Agate Perfumer

A Victorian Scottish agate perfumer, circa 1880, crafted in silver inlaid with pieces of grey toned and russet-red granite, aka "Scottish pebbles". The stones are incredible in the precision of their cut, with a different mosiac pattern on each side. 

Details: The perfumer itself measures approximately 2 3/16” long and 1 1/2” at the widest. The chain gives it a total 3 3/8” drop, weighs approximately 25 grams.

Condition: In excellent condition with a light patina. No visible chips or scratches on the stones.

History: This style of work has been a traditional Scottish craft for centuries, but in the 19th century Queen Victoria helped propel such "pebble" jewelry to large scale popularity, after she and Prince Albert purchased Balmoral in the 1850s. Known to collect native jasper, agate and cairngorm specimens during walks along the estate, Victoria would sometimes have the stones fashioned into pieces to give as gifts to favored members of her court.