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Iona Silver Luckenbooth Brooch
A very nice example of a Luckenbooth, hallmarked Glasgow 1949 with the maker's initials JH.
These double-heart shaped brooches date back to the early 1500s and were a traditional wedding gift from groom to bride.
Approx 1 1/2" X 1 3/4"
£55
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579
9ct yellow gold and gemstone flower basket brooch
(1 1/4" X 1")
Wt 5.9G
£125
835
The centre section of this brooch is not silver but a later base metal addition.
The Victorians were into mourning brooches, and it is likely that this is what this piece originally was, with perhaps a lock of hair in a glass protected centre panel.
The brooch is Hallmarked for Birmingham 1895.
Size 1 1/2" X 1 1/4"
£20
797
An unusual brooch Hallmarked for Chester 1947, featuring a large bird preening itself.
Size 2" X 1 1/2"
Weight 0.33 ounce
£45
837
Hallmarked for Glasgow 1954 in the form of a sheathed sword this brooch/kilt pin has Celtic designs around the hilt area.
It has an irregularity half way down the blade where a bend has been partially straightened but this is not obvious from the front and does not detract from the piece.
Length 2 3/4"
Weight 0.19 ounce
£20
832
A nice example of a Luckenbooth, Hallmarked Edinburgh 1971 with the maker's initials DB.
These double-heart shaped brooches date back to the early 1500s and were a traditional wedding gift from groom to bride.
Approx 1 1/2" X 1 3/4"
£55