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Scottish Silver Brooch. 1940s.
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Scottish Silver Brooch. 1940s.

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Dansk Silver
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Scottish double thistle sterling silver brooch with facet cut rock crystal and smokey quartz. By silver smith Ward Brothers, Glasgow 1948 - 1957. Date stamp for 1949.

This delightful Scottish brooch measures 4.5cm diameter. Weight 13.5g. Excellent vintage condition.

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Dansk Silver has dated this Scottish Silver Thistle Brooch to the 1940s.

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SA1239237
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Scottish double thistle sterling silver brooch with facet cut rock crystal and smokey quartz. By silver smith Ward Brothers, Glasgow 1948 - 1957. Date stamp for 1949.

This delightful Scottish brooch measures 4.5cm diameter. Weight 13.5g. Excellent vintage condition.

Date of Manufacture

Dansk Silver has dated this Scottish Silver Thistle Brooch to the 1940s.

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A circular silver brooch featuring hand-engraved leaf patterns, two detailed thistle heads, and two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades.
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Archive I A circular silver brooch featuring hand-engraved leaf patterns, two detailed thistle heads, and two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades.

Scottish Silver Brooch. 1940s.

Archive II A circular silver brooch featuring hand-engraved leaf patterns, two detailed thistle heads, and two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades. View II
Archive III A circular silver brooch featuring hand-engraved leaf patterns, two detailed thistle heads, and two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades. View III
Archive IV A circular silver brooch featuring hand-engraved leaf patterns, two detailed thistle heads, and two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades. View IV
Archive V A circular silver brooch featuring hand-engraved leaf patterns, two detailed thistle heads, and two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades. View V
Archive VI A circular silver brooch featuring hand-engraved leaf patterns, two detailed thistle heads, and two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades. View VI
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A circular silver brooch featuring hand-engraved leaf patterns, two detailed thistle heads, and two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades.
Scottish Silver Brooch. 1940s.
Ref: SA1239237
A circular silver brooch featuring hand-engraved leaf patterns, two detailed thistle heads, and two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades.
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  • ObjectBrooches & Pins
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleScottish Revival
  • MaterialSilver, Quartz
  • ColourSilver, Brown, Clear
  • MotifsThistle heads, Engraved foliage, Circular frame, Faceted stones

This Scottish Revival sterling silver brooch originates from the 1940s and follows traditional Highland hunting lodge motifs. The circular frame carries hand-engraved foliage and tiny checkered thistle details, enclosing two dimensional thistle heads alongside two round faceted stones in clear and brown shades. Visible elements include polished metal surfaces, engraved leaf patterns on the outer border, and a pin mechanism on the reverse. The brooch measures 4.5 cm in diameter and weighs 13.5 g. Items of this type find placement as traditional fastenings for tartan garments, scarves, or woolen lapels. Wearers pin the piece securely onto winter coats, heavy knitwear, or structured jackets for daily use or formal events. Collectors also display such silver jewellery within glass cabinets, shadow boxes, or specialized presentation trays when not worn.

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Scottish thistle brooches achieved widespread popularity during the Victorian Celtic Revival, inspired by Queen Victorias interest in the Scottish Highlands. The thistle, serving as the national emblem of Scotland, remains a central motif in traditional Highland dress and Celtic jewellery.

Brooches from this period typically featured sterling or high-grade silver, often set with local Scottish quartz gemstones or glass facsimiles representing cairngorm, amethyst, or smoky quartz. Construction methods included die-stamped frames with hand-engraved detailing and traditional pin mechanisms.

Authentic examples frequently carry silver hallmarks or makers marks indicating origin, such as Edinburgh or Glasgow assay stamps, or simplified SILVER markings. Examining the reverse reveals period-correct pin assemblies, C-clasps, or rollover safety clasps alongside precise engraved surface work.

A vintage brooch can be attached to the lapel of a tailored jacket, fastened to a wool scarf, or positioned on a winter coat as a heritage accent. It also functions as a functional and decorative fastening for heavy knitwear or tartan shawls.

Silver components should be cleaned using a dry microfibre polishing cloth designed specifically for silver, avoiding chemical dips that can damage stone settings or remove deliberate oxidised patination. Store the item flat in a dry, fabric-lined jewellery box away from humidity.
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