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Luckenbooth Brooch
Luckenbooth Brooch
Luckenbooth Brooch

Luckenbooth Brooch

Jeweller (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1867 - 1965)
Datec. 1880
Object NameBrooch
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsJewellery
DimensionsMaximum: Length: 3.5 cm
Weight: 4.64gm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1984.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 08
Object numberABDAG001341
About MeSimple heart brooch of two intertwining crowned hearts, fastens with hinged horizontal pin across the back.
More About Me
The Luckenbooth is a traditional Scottish wedding brooch originating from the 'locked booths' jewellers in Edinburgh and used heart and crown symbols. Can you see these shapes in this design?
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