This is a cute wee vintage Scottish silver brooch - now nearly 40 years old.
It is called a Luckenbooth brooch. A Luckenbooth brooch is a Scottish heart-shaped brooch. These often have a crown above one heart or two intertwined hearts. They are typically made of silver and some may be engraved or set with stones.
The Luckenbooth brooch is a traditional Scottish love token and was often given as a betrothal or wedding brooch. One legend of the Luckenbooth brooch is that it was a symbol of love and devotion given by Mary Queen of Scots to Lord Darnley.
These brooches have a continued historic interest - and are still popular in Scotland until more contemporary times.
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This wee one has an Edinburgh hallmark and the letter "L". This is the letter used in 1985. It also has the maker's initials: TE. This mark relates to Thomas K. Ebbutt - who was a manufacturing jeweller based at St. Davids Square, Edinburgh. The company is known to have made silver items from 1896-1921, including knife mounts and Scottish clan badges. They were taken over in 1977 by Hamilton & Inches. The T.E. marks continued to be used by them.
It is a finely made simple vintage example of a Luckenbooth brooch - and is priced accordingly. It would look good as a wee embellishment on a black cashmere sweater, on a cap or jacket lapel.
It measures a diminutive 3 cm. It has a ring safety ring closure on the back - and a nice pin. Good vintage condition with no damages. It is listed at a fair price for a vintage piece of hallmarked Scottish silver.