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Hamilton & Young
0903 LUCKENBOOTH BOOKMARK
£1.99
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0903 LUCKENBOOTH BOOKMARK
SPECIAL PRICE - £1.99
Hamilton & Young, Scotland's renowned jewellery designers of the Royal Mile, have used one of their most endearing Scottish Luckenbooth designs to create this superb 24k Gold Plated Bookmark.
Presented on an attractive gift card, the reverse of which details the historical background of the Scottish Luckenbooth.
This Bookmark is sure to make an ideal and unique gift idea for all ages.
THE SCOTTISH LUCKENBOOTH
The ‘Luckenbooth’ dates back many centuries in Scotland. They gained popularity during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots and still hold a significant meaning today. ‘Luckenbooths’ are said to be so called as they were first sold from "locked booths" in Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Traditionally, they were exchanged between lovers on their betrothal, and subsequently were pinned to their baby’s shawl to protect the child from evil spirits.
These heart-shaped brooches, surmounted by the crown of Mary Queen of Scots, and often decorated with the Scottish Thistle, are one of the most romantic artefacts from Scotland's rich history, resulting in their enduring appeal.
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