275.00
Vintage Silver Luckenbooth Witches Heart Brooch.
A striking silver brooch with an intriguing background.
The name Luckenbooth originates from the Scottish words for Locked Booth where these pins were originally sold on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
Given as love tokens or betrothal gifts the Witches Heart symbolises that the the person gifting it has been bewitched in love and had their heart captured.
The crown represents the highest token of esteem.
Two interlinked hearts represent un ending love.
The upturned bottom is characteristic of this jewellery.
The open double heart is partially engraved and the back is stamped silver and Hallmarked for Edinburgh 1977.
The pin and roll clasp are in very good condition.
Metal: Silver hallmarked for Edinburgh 1977.
Dimensions : 4.75 cm x 3.5 cm
Total weight : 7 gm.
NSBro19