{"product_id":"vintage-luckenbooth-brooch-edinburgh-hallmark-1","title":"SCOTTISH SILVER. Antique VICTORIAN Silver and Blue Enamel LUCKENBOOTH Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a sweet antique Scottish silver brooch. It has little highlights of blue enamel as part of the design.   \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt 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 (as is this one). 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\"\u003eThis one is an antique silver one - it has no hallmark - but a lot of antique Scottish silver is often without marks, as that is not an issue.  These brooches were very popular in the Victorian era. Queen Victoria had a Royal residence at Balmoral Castle and this sparked a great interest in all things Scottish. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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 cm. At its widest, it is 3 cm.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a traditional old C- safety ring closure on the back - and a nice sharp pin. There is also a little safety ring that you might add a fine chain to for added security when you are wearing this.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood antique condition with no damages. I suspect that it is late Victorian or Edwardian in date. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40059858485312,"sku":"£65.00 plus 10% discount","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/scottish-silver-antique-victorian-and-blue-enamel-luckenbooth-brooch-jewellery-149.webp?v=1781476676","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/vintage-luckenbooth-brooch-edinburgh-hallmark-1","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}