Scottish LUCKENBOOTH BROOCH Double Heart Dove Flower Silver Pin Hallmark M. Gray
From our Scottish inspired'Bonnie Gifts' range. A lovely vintage sterling silver Luckenbooth brooch/pin. The twin hearts design features a crown to the top with etching to the band. The addition of the two doves and flower bouquet adds so much charm to the brooch.. Castle for Edinburgh Assay Office, Date Letter L for 1988 and Thistle for sterling silver.
Weight is 7.3grams and size is 3.5 (1 1/2" ins) x 3.5cms (1 1/2" ins). Wonderful detail and in excellent vintage condition! Don't miss this one! Condition: Excellent vintage condition commensurate for age and wear to the silver, rollover catch working fine. International packages are sent with tracking. Why our customers love us! Scottish jewellery regained popularity in the mid 19th century due to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's love of all things Scottish..This beautiful brooch was made by the highly respected Orkney silversmith and the founder of Ortak jewellery Malcolm Gray. Luckenbooth brooches are traditionally given as a token of love, betrothal or friendship.
May also be given as a gift for a new baby. Luckenbooth designs vary from a single heart to double intertwined hearts. Every Scottish collection should have one Luckenbooth brooch. In current times TV shows such as Outlander have increased interest in collecting Scottish brooches... This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Fine Jewellery\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "redbeardsa1" and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped to Australia, all countries in Europe, United States, New Zealand, Canada.- Country of Origin: Great Britain
- Colour: Silver
- Hallmark: Stamped Sterling Silver Edinburgh
- Product Type: Brooches
- Size: 3.5 x 3.5cms
- Gender: Women
- Type: Brooch
- Vintage: Yes
- Signed: Yes
- Occasion: Christening, Engagement, Wedding
- Brand: Ortak
- Era: Late 20th Century
- Shape: Heart
- Handmade: Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Base Metal: Fine Silver, 925 parts per 1000
- Material: Silver
- Theme: Heart, Crown, Doves, Birds, Flowers & Plants
- Antique: No
- Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Customised: No