A Victorian Sterling Silver Luckenbooth Brooch in the form of intertwined hearts with engraved decoration, original tube hinge and c-catch with no evidence or repair or replacement. The brooch measures 50mm by 40mm, weighs 15.5g. and is hallmarked for Birmingham 1892.
A Luckenbooth brooch is a traditional Scottish love token, often given as a betrothal or wedding brooch. It might be worn by a nursing mother as a charm to help her milk flow, and/or be pinned to a baby’s clothing to protect it from harm. It was known as a witch-brooch by people using it to save children from the evil eye. The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh, where jewellery and trinkets used to be sold, including this type of brooch. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. The Edinburgh booths were situated on the Royal Mile near St Giles Cathedral.
