Antique Victorian Scottish chased pinchbeck or gold filled / rolled gold large love knot brooch with large purple paste rhinestone yellow The length is a slim

The length is a slim 7 inches with a secure push-in clasp which is hidden in one of the panels

Inside the shank of the ring is the 9ct stamp but there are no other hallmarks

particularly the picturesque fishing town of Whitby

The baguette cut rectangular rhinestones are set in an open-backed setting to allow the light to penetrate

Antique Victorian Scottish chased pinchbeck or gold filled / rolled gold large love knot brooch with large purple paste rhinestone yellow The length is a slimAntique Victorian large love knot brooch, with lovely chasing engraving repousse work along the length of the winding gold strand. It has one large, oval, claw set amethyst purple rhinestone. There is a small loop on one side which could be used to attach a pendant bail to wear the piece on a necklace chain. At present it has a removable safety chain and safety pin clasp to guard against loss. The knot was a Victorian symbol of unbreakable love. The