Antique sterling silver and Amethyst paste Thistle brooch, Charles Horner

Antique sterling silver and Amethyst paste Thistle brooch, Charles HornerAn attractive antique Art Nouveau style sterling silver and Amethyst paste stone thistle brooch. It has swirling silver scrolls typical of the Art Nouveau era flowing to a central thistle design set with an Amethyst paste stone. It has an old c type clasp and pin fastener. Fully hallmarked for sterling silver, Chester Assay office, 1913, maker Charles Horner. Condition: Fair used condition overall, wear and signs of use commensurate with age, some

Circular case and dial with a Swiss made movement

Weighs approx 60

Rich and well matched graduated cultured pearls with a pretty hue

3" total width0

Unmarked yellow gold tests at 15ct

to hold your favourite rings whilst sewing

I am a fan of vesta cases as Albert chain fobs or pendants

fine hairlines to the dial and some slight yellow spots and dark spots only noticeable on close inspection

It comes with a later vintage sterling silver snake link chain though this can be swapped out easily to add to your own piece

The brooch has a C type clasp that holds well and the pin is a base metal protruding out slightly from the brooch

some dings and dents to the back of the bangle and one internally

It is unmarked