Beautifully detailed, original design, thistle luckenbooth hand cast in lead free pewter. Modeled after 18th century luckenbooth pendants. Luckenbooths and other trinkets with the traditional theme of a heart or hearts and crown were sold from “Locked Booths” on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh in the early 1700’s. The earliest records of heart-shaped brooches in Scotland date back to 1503.They were typically given to someone as a token of love, friendship, or affection.
Measures 1 5/8" with a locking pin cap backing.
Product Code: BR-18