Earthly Joys Luckenbooth Brooch - Handmade in Scotland

Description

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This beautiful brooch is the perfect gift to express your love - the Scottish love token.

The Luckenbooth is one of the most romantic Scottish symbols of love, from the 17th century and often given as a token of betrothal, affection and friendship. It is usually in the shape of a heart hearts, symbolizing love, with an expression of devotion.

This brooch has the words "of earthly joys thou are my choice."

The addition of these terms of devotion appeared on traditional Scottish luckenbooth brooches in the Victorian times.

Pewter. 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" in size. Handmade in Scotland.

PEWTER
Made of solid lead free pewter - Pewter has been used in jewelry making for pewter does NOT RUST OR TARNISH and will last a lifetime.

Pewter was used for decorative metal items in the Ancient World by the Egyptians and later the Romans, and came into extensive use in Europe during the Middle Ages - it was once considered the metal of kings because of its beauty and expense!