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Luckenbooth brooches
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 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 symbolizing
Mary Queen of Scots.
They are probably the most romantic
and lovely type of
brooch in
Scotland's history,
hence their enduring
appeal.
Art Pewter
Traditional Scottish
Jewellery
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