{"product_id":"scottish-silver-tiny-vintage-luckenbooth-brooch-edinburgh-hallmark-1985","title":"SCOTTISH SILVER. Little Vintage LUCKENBOOTH Brooch. Edinburgh Hallmark 1985","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a cute wee vintage Scottish silver brooch - now nearly 40 years old. It is called a Luckenbooth brooch, which 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. \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. These brooches have a continued historic interest - and are still popular in Scotland until more contemporary times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThomas 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 \u0026amp; Inches. The T.E. marks continued to be used by them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39721306292288,"sku":"Sold for £30","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/scottish-silver-little-vintage-luckenbooth-brooch-edinburgh-hallmark-1985-jewellery-174.webp?v=1781469982","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/scottish-silver-tiny-vintage-luckenbooth-brooch-edinburgh-hallmark-1985","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}