{"product_id":"scottish-silver-fine-orkney-designer-silver-caddy-spoon-dated-2003-makers-mark-eaa-copy-1","title":"SCOTTISH SILVER. Rare Vintage Orkney \/ Shetland Designer Silver \"Comedy and Tradegy\" Brooch.  Maker's Mark: GMS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare vintage brooch which was made by the Shetland-based silversmith George Malcolm Smith in the 1970s.  It is a designer made piece and takes the form of a thistle with the masks representing comedy and tragedy. These represent the greek Museus Thalia (Comedy) and Melpomene (Tragedy). Pieces like this are often referred to as \"Thespian,\" \"Drama,\" or \"Sock \u0026amp; Buskin\" brooches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is marked on the reverse: SILVER and has the maker's initials GMS in a wee lozenge. Many of his designs were used by Ola Gorie after his retirement - and he is associated with the early designs produced at Ortak. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis design is probably one which was specially commissioned and is possibly unique. GM Smith's  brooches typically feature classic Scottish, Celtic, and Nordic or Viking motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDimensions: The width is 3.5 cm and the height is 3.8 cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fine vintage designer piece of Scottish silver jewellery- it is in excellent condition - and it will be sent to you polished and clean. I will pop it in a little card gift box.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked Delivery. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56288633160059,"sku":"Grey Cabinet Drawer One","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/05062026_0293.jpg?v=1781112098","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/scottish-silver-fine-orkney-designer-silver-caddy-spoon-dated-2003-makers-mark-eaa-copy-1","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}