Featured Long pin and C catch - Old or Cheap?

I found this brooch that consists of an agate slice and a metal surround, which is missing a section of decoration. I brought it home to ask you all if the pin, which is longer than modern pieces, and the C catch shows it is an older piece?

 

I'd say the pin shows it's age....

 

Old banded agate pin, nice, shame it’s damaged

 

It's purpose now is to serve as a learning tool so there is still life left. I am trying to learn how to spot the old stuff, and to share this process of discovery with other members. I saw the tube hinge, the c catch and the long pin and I thought aha. I appreciate your confirmation. I have a rock collection and it can join them on a little stand.

 

An iconic Victorian tube hinge, long pin, C clasp! Good deduction

 

Absoutely old. Late 19th or early 20th.

 

And an iconic Victorian agate brooch as well. Late 19th century.

 

Even better! That's what I thought. I had read somewhere here that this may be the time period. You are always so generous with your knowledge, so you helped in it's rescue. Thank you.

 

I read every one of your posts carefully to suck up as much knowledge as possible. You are a good teacher. Thank you.

 

Thanks for weighing in. I read somewhere here that Victorians liked to wear agates, so that was why I picked it up out of the corner in the first place.