Luckenbooth Brooches
Luckenbooth Brooches (1, 2, 5, 11 & 12) are so called because they were sold from "locked booths" in the Royal Mile, adjacent to St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh in the early 1700's and were traditionally exchanged between lovers on betrothal. They were subsequently pinned to the baby's shawl "to protect it from evil spirits", and as many have passed from generation to generation to become valuable heirlooms. Intertwining hearts or inscribed phrases such as "of earthly joys thou art my choice" are evidence of their purpose; a surmounting crown symbolising Mary Queen of Scots. They are probably the most romantic and lovely type of brooch in Scotland's history, hence their enduring appeal.
34 Alliance Brooch $65.00
48 Ritchie Brooch $58.00
43 Eilean Earraid Brooch $50.25
86 Lion Rampant Brooch $36.50
166 Abbey Window Brooch $51.70
6 Victorian Bar Brooch $51.70
41 Argyll Brooch $51.70
3 Truine Brooch (HS08) $55.00
31 Bagpipe Brooch $58.00
22 Pebble Brooch (PB23) $80.00
1 Dungavel Luckenbooth $51.70
19 Pebble Cross Brooch (PB20) $80.00
5 Le Bois Luckenbooth $51.70
2 Luckenbooth $46.95
12 Mary Queen of Scots' Luckenbooth (SL08) $56.00
11 Floors Luckenbooth $43.95
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