{"product_id":"scottish-silver-1950s-luckenbooth-brooch","title":"SCOTTISH SILVER. Large Vintage 1950s  LUCKENBOOTH Brooch. JOHN HART Monogram","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a large and stylish Scottish brooch. It has the monogram of the Scottish silversmith John Hart on the back - it is almost identical to the Celtic Art Industries brooch that I also have listed.  This brooch also has the work \"Iona\" impressed on the reverse - and an Edinburgh hallmark for the year 1956. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeltic Art Industries originated in Glasgow in 1945 and started producing work inspired by the Celtic designs of Alexander Ritchie They employed several silversmiths who went on to become well-known in their own right; Iain MacCormick, Malachy Gormley and John Hart.  I think that John Hart made this brooch in the 1950s. I have a nearly identical one listed - with the JH mark on the reverse and the date letter A for 1956. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is called a Luckenbooth brooch -  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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese brooches have a continued historic interest - and are still popular in Scotland until more contemporary times. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe lovely example is a very intricate one, as photographed - with a lot of tiny impressed and pierced details and patterns on the front. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA nice larger size - and would look good on a sash as a pin - or as a feature piece on a black cashmere sweater. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt measures: height is 4.5 cm. At its widest, it is 3.5 cm. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a C- safety ring closure on the back - and a nice pin. It is in good vintage condition with no damages. It will be sent to you in a little simple black card gift book and packed into a sturdy box so that it doesn't get damaged in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40333515259968,"sku":"Sold for £75","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/scottish-silver-large-vintage-1950s-luckenbooth-brooch-john-hart-monogram-jewellery-879.webp?v=1781477820","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/scottish-silver-1950s-luckenbooth-brooch","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}