Handmade Solid Pewter Thistle Tartan Pin
Large solid pewter tartan pin features the traditional penannular style with raised Celtic knotwork and five realistic thistles. Secures to a garment by way of a 3 inch steel pin with locking, safety catch - soldered to the pewter frontpiece for strength.
Matte finish pewter brooch measures 3 1/2" x 3" overall brooch size with a 3" steel pin. 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!
About the Thistle
The prickly purple thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. Ever present in fields and pastures throughout Scotland, thistle has been Scotland's emblem for centuries. The first use as a royal symbol was on silver coins issued by James III in 1470.
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