1890s sterling silver scottish dirk dagger brooch with banded agate inlay cropped coat made in italy with a

made in italy with a painterly sunset print

high neckline with attached self-tie bow

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

smocked and densely gathered neckline with a split v opening finished in whip stitching

cerrato pieces are documented in turin and milan costume collections

1890s sterling silver scottish dirk dagger brooch with banded agate inlay cropped coat made in italy with aa 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