Rare Antique Scottish Rose Gold "Good Luck" Grouse Foot Kilt Pin Brooch w Citrine Gemstones Thistle - Ault Moor Scotland 1923, Dewar Whiskey

Wildly interesting very fine solid gold grouse foot antique kilt pin of Scotland / brooch with gemstones:

~ Rare solid gold traditional "Good Luck" grouse foot pin

~ Features a real preserved or taxidermy grouse bird foot complete with fur, claws, and a jeweled ring

~ Topped with a large round faceted genuine citrine gemstone jewel and matching citrine ring

~ Elaborately hand engraved gold custom fitted band with stylized foliage and Scottish thistle design and the side says AULT MOOR 1923

~ This is a very high end, special rare pin

~ I am unsure of the significance the time and place hold - perhaps it had something to do with the commemoration or celebration of the sale of the famous Aultmore whiskey distillery to John Dewar & Sons that took place that year at Altmore in Scotland. Maybe gifts for a celebratory hunt or outfit? Although it has a slight spelling variance - it could be regional, language or a translational difference

Ready and waiting for your traditional Scottish outfit, sweater, kilt, lapel, coat, wardrobe, collection or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True antique / vintage piece - circa 1920's ... more specifically 1923

MARKINGS: AULT MOOR 1923

METAL/MATERIAL: 10k yellow gold with a warm rose or pink hue and two genuine citrine gemstones. All of the metal on the pin is solid gold (including engraved or chased end cap fitting, large citrine jewel bezel, smaller citrine ring bezel, and parts of the hinge mechanism), with the exception of the stick pin and c catch portions - the stick pin and c catch are not solid gold - more of a brass or brass toned metal, maybe had more of a gold plating remaining at one time

CLASP / CLOSURE: Simple "C" catch to hold the pin bar

MEASUREMENTS: Aprox 2 7/8" long x 1" wide, largest end set citrine jewel is about 12 mm in diameter and smaller "ring" is 7.4 mm across

WEIGHT: 5.7 grams on my scale

TESTING: Gold and gemstones both tested with non-invasive, non-marring methods of course

U.S. RING SIZE: x

HISTORY, PROVENANCE, ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, SYMBOLISM &/or LORE: The grouse is the National Game Bird of Scotland and preserved Grouse Claws are historically "Good Luck" hunting charms or talismans. They were originally part of Scottish highland traditional dress (along with sporrans, belts, buckles and brooches). Kilt pins were introduced during Queen Victoria's reign to weigh down the front layer of the kilt for modesty. Kilt pins normally feature clan symbols, national emblems, native animals and/or plants. They could be worn as a status symbol or sign of wealth if your pin was fancy, elaborate, or of fine materials. They also served a purpose if you were killed in battle as your kilt accessories could be traded to cover your funeral costs and clan motifs on pins could help with identity. Grouse claw kilt pins are individualistic statement jewelry pieces that were usually mounted in silver, engraved with designs to denote your clan, and adorned with precious or semi-precious jewels - so this gold example is very much a rarity. These kilt pins also became popular accessories for the ladies as brooches on scarves and cloaks during the Victorian era. This remains just as functional and beautiful today as it was in 1923 and would make the perfect finishing touch on a wool sweater, tartan, denim or winter jacket, traditional kilt or dress, or an attention getting macabre pin for your Gothic or Steampunk attire


JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This unique handmade antique kilt pin brooch is a rare find from Scotland. The piece features an etched gold design with a round citrine stone and a grouse foot. The brooch was manufactured in the 1920s and has a metal purity of 10k. The vintage piece is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special day, Christmas, graduation, or just because. The citrine stone adds a touch of elegance to the brooch, which is also adorned with thistle flowers and foliage. This kilt pin is a great addition to any collection and is sure to impress.

CONDITION: Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. In an excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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