Scottish Luckenbooth Sterling Heart Brooch Kilt Pin Hallmarked Dated 1988

Description: Edinburgh Scotland Designer Sterling Silver Luckenbooth Heart Brooch Kilt Pin Hallmarked Dated 1988 Measurements: 1.25"L x 1"W (3.18cm x 2.54cm) Markings: TE - Scotland Sterling Lion Mark - Edinburgh Castle Mark - O for 1988 Weight: 6.1g Fantastic Scottish sterling kilt pin - brooch. Stylized in the shaped of 2 intertwined hearts with a crown. Fully hallmarked and in excellent condition. Shows little to no wear - comparable to age. Included with purchase is a silver plate converter so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred. Mannequin is a life-size torso representation A Luckenbooth brooch is a Scottish heart-shaped brooch. These brooches often have a crown above one heart, or two intertwined hearts. They are typically made of silver and may be engraved or set with stones. Scottish Luckenbooth brooches dating from the 18th to 20th centuries The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh, where jewellery and trinkets used to be sold, including this type of brooch.[1] Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop.[2] The Edinburgh booths were situated on the Royal Mile near St Giles Cathedral. They were the city's first permanent shops, going back to the 15th century, and initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817.[3] The Luckenbooth brooch is a traditional Scottish love token:[1] often given as a betrothal or wedding brooch. It might be worn by a nursing mother as a charm to help her milk flow,[1] and/or be pinned to a baby's clothing to protect it from harm. It was known as a witch-brooch by people using it to save children from the evil eye. TE - Thomas Kerr Ebbutt - Manufacturing jeweller, St David's Square, Edinburgh Ebbutt started work in 1896 and died in 1921. His company continued in business until 1977 when it was bought by Hamilton & Inches. H&I continued to use the TE mark until c2000. This was the most recent rendition of his mark which was registered in 1961. I am a small independent business, returns are accepted, less a 15% restocking fee - Thank you for understanding.

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