I love the idea that what our culture considers “odd”, was another culture’s expression of love. Although this item was made about 15 years after the death of Queen Victoria, it is very Victorian in material and appearance. She was the one made mourning jewelry very popular. $10.67 1 bid + $14.69 shipping . Mizpah is a Hebrew word meaning: "wherever you are, may good fortune be with you". Since the Victoria... Its a beautiful bright sunny spring morning here in Solihull, UK. In fact I have to say.........its all about unique and unusual jewellery. Two very different styles of jewellery and should never be taken for the same meanings. I love that childlike curiosity about the things that disturb yet intrigue us. I was about 8 when she passed and my mum tok allowed me to take something to remember her by. I’ve never heard of such a thing. I also love odd creepy jewelry. The birds foot of the Ptarmigan has been used in the jewellery industry, to produce claw brooches. The feet are often adorned with gemstones or colored glass, and some have additional embellishments like the stag head seen on 1, 3, and 4. I just might have to get one! $7.61 + shipping . Silver Tone Metal Setting. A uniquely curated, carefully authenticated and ever-changing assortment of uncommon art, jewelry, fashion accessories, collectibles, antiques & more. ), Indian taboo jewelry, odd Masonic pieces, Celtic and viking pieces! Grouse Foot Brooch 1950s Vintage Pin Mizpah Stag Glass Paste Scottish Jewellery. Muriel gardner. Several different designs, but all silver and with a citrine stone. Originally worn on kilts, shawls and cloaks - they were prized for good luck, especially when on a game hunting trip. Goodness! I have obtained one recently and the feathers/hair seems a bit worn off. 18 watching. £19.83. BJL s... Just a quick tip for dating jewellery. Can anyone confirm this? Should I leave it as original as possible. C clasp fastening. Vintage 1960s/1970s Scottish Miracle Jewellery Brooch . Jewels and Finery UK. Does it depreciate the brooch or it’s uniqueness if the claw is replaced? Website design by. It’s 9k gold with an amber stoke. Just looking for a timeline of when they went under WBs, Mizpah, Mizpah England, Miracle etc. When Corocr... BJL signed enamel jewellery was a mystery to many vintage costume jewellery collectors. I have been experimenting with plenty of new features over on my blog as well, and have been feeling so much more inspired ever since. A selection of two grouse foot brooches. Some items that I have found and you might find fascinating are voodoo jewelry (I’m afraid to wear it! In excellent condition. Jewelry. Materials included are feathers, sterling and foil backs. Seriously! First made in the 1850s or 1860s, Mizpah jewelry, illustrated in this heart-shaped pink seen here, mainly was manufactured in silver, enabling people from all classes to buy and exchange the pieces. Certified 0.78 CTW Round Diamond Stud Earrings G/I2 #PAPPS83792 Lot 2016. or Best Offer. Not to be confused with the Victorian MIZPAH jewellery which was usually heart designs with the words Mizpah on the front. Can anyone confirm this? I’m not an antique appraiser. It is useful to look at the clasp. If you are the owner of something shared here & you'd like it removed or modified, email me & I'll gladly change it ASAP. 0 bids. All images & content on this blog is copyright & owned by Corinne Alexandra unless otherwise stated. Showcasing antique and vintage costume jewellery to the more modern. Markings displayed are R.G. 1) There was mention that these were historically worn by women in Scotland, and not men. VINTAGE SIGNED MIZPAH SCOTTISH AMBER THISTLE SILVERTONE BROOCH KILT … I have one if anyone is interested, it was left in my grandmas things but isn’t something I’d ever wear. On a recent antiquing trip, as I was perusing through the glass display cases, my eye was immediately drawn to these furry little feet sitting amongst the old jewelry and dusty treasures. Shipping and handling. P&P: + £14.00 P&P . First made in the 1850s or 1860s, Mizpah jewelry, illustrated in this heart-shaped pink seen here, mainly was manufactured in silver, enabling people from all classes to buy and exchange the pieces. Genuine Scottish Grouse Claw Foot Brooch - Amethyst Thistles Kilt Brooch. Lawrie LTD. EST. Grouse foot pins were the traditional means by which to keep a kilt from gaping open and were worn when hunting grouse to bring good luck. That is Scottish jewellery Ptarmigan or grouse foot brooches! The feet are often adorned with gemstones or colored glass, and some have additional embellishments like the stag head seen on 1, 3, and 4. It was quite the custom to vary your hats by attaching different objects, pins, silk flowers, ribbons, etc. Feb 6, 2014 - There's just something about these grouse feet! It is formed from the foot or claw from a grouse bird and dates from c.1946. $25.35. The word was difficult to read under the fur. Not easy but you should get some idea of a time line. See more ideas about Scottish jewellery, Vintage blogger, Jewelry blog. Your email address will not be published. Excellent Condition. I’m sure the value of it is based primarily on the age and materials since these aren’t exactly rare items (they’re still created today). Scottish Grouse Foot Silver Tone Brooch/Kilt/Shawl Pin with Faux Cairngorm Purple Amethyst Stone. Looking for old jewellery books, catalogues, newspapers, etc. It has always puzzled me - why I have sourced plenty of vintage jewellery signed Jewelcraft. £17.99 + P&P . $13.36 + shipping . It’s black and it’s beautiful. )A friend sent me this link! $30.00. I am a geek when it comes to collecting unusual jewellery. The birds foot of the Ptarmigan has been used in the jewellery industry, to produce claw brooches. Okay so you either like them or thing they are grouse! This brooch features the foot of a grouse affixed beneath an etched sterling top affixed to a c-clasp traditionally worn on a kilt or tartan. Grouse Foot Brooch 1950s Vintage Pin Mizpah Stag Glass Paste Scottish Jewellery. Grouse bird foot brooches can be found in both silver and costume. Awesome Inc. theme. I own one of these that was once owned by king George:-). Vintage Signed Mizpah Scottish Lucky Grouse Claw Foot Stag Head Brooch Kilt Pin. C Clasp closure. VINTAGE STERLING SCOTTISH CELTIC GROUSE CLAW FOOT HUNTING BROOCH Thistle. I know there has been a lot of discussion on other threads about the grouse foot kilt pins. I’d love to snatch one of these up for my collection, or better yet, get one as a romantic gesture from Dave the next time he leaves on a big trip. Nice quality, nice detailing, solid brooch. stuckwithpins.com Copyright 2015. I have obtained one recently and the feathers/hair seems a bit worn off. If you come to Rhode Island we should hang out one day! This blog is about cameo jewellery and cameos of today information and history. From what I’ve seen, they range anywhere from a couple of bucks to over a hundred dollars. Back then, I had no idea that there was a unique bird who grew feathers on his feet. So many strange things that I’ve yet to learn of, this being one. Approximate length 3 (7.5cm) Thistle design on top of brooch. One of the best ways is by reference through brochures, trade magazines or other paperwor... For those of you that collect vintage Exquisite jewellery from WAP Watson, may have discovered that many pieces are unsigned. Hope you guys enjoy this new series! brooch meaning: 1. a small piece of jewellery with a pin at the back that is fastened to a woman's clothes: 2. a…. More Items From eBay. But very little marked Corocraft . That is Scottish jewellery Ptarmigan or grouse foot brooches! Ending Today at 12:32PM PST 7h 20m. These grouse claw brooches come from Scottish tradition during the Victorian era. Please Review All Photos For Condition. Era: Mid 20th Century Metal Type: Sterling Silver Brooch or Pin Closure Type: C-clasp Hallmarks: Unmarked Total Weight: 0.160 ozt. “Mizpah” is a Biblical term roughly meaning “God watch over us while we’re apart.” The jewelry was given as a sign of love and remembrance during long separations. And I love the idea for the new feature! Amazing Carved Genuine Black Onyx Heart & Crystal HUGE Necklace. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for that info! i chose her cream leather handbag (which would give me a gust of her facepowder and blusher each time i opened it) and also contained one of these brouches . Since the Victorian era when Scottish jewellery became popular. A Grouse foot has been used in Scottish jewellery pieces since Victorian times and was originally worn on kilts, shawls and cloaks as a good luck charm. Weighs 8.9 grams. Vintage Scottish Grouse Foot Kilt Pin Brooch at the top of the stag is a single large oval faceted stone. Not been used much, Vintage Scottish Grouse Foot , in good condition, needGone soon Priced at 7.95 and located in Nantwich 2) There was a question regarding whether the foot should point up or down. It’s 9k gold with an amber stoke. This Grouse Foot is unique because it has a silver top with 2 branches of silver which is on an elk head engulfing the 4 prong amethyst stone, as the photos show, and a copper brown rounded shaped band on the center toe. Lovely Vintage Signed Mizpah Scottish Celtic Silvertone Glass stone Brooch. When you inspect a necklace or bracelet. Anything from unique jewelry, natural ephemera, unusual traditions or happenings, and other oddities. Popularized in the Victorian era, they are Scotland's version of lucky rabbit's feet. Grouse claws were also distributed as Mizpah brooches (these ones typically have an engraving of two hearts with an arrow through them on the back along with the word). Same Day Shipping. It was a shock to see the exact same thing!Thanks for letting me share!MimiCollage Pirate, I was given a grouse claw pin, with silver cuff and amethyst stone on that end and as a ring on the middle claw, by my English grandmother when I was 10. It even looks as though the bird is wearing a ring! I can’t wait to see what the rest of your series will hold! Free shipping. It is done in fine silverplate with a ring on one claw and has the nice thistle design. It would also depend on if this is silver and as such will be marked or costume jewellery as the company made both. Fantastic Vintage Scottish Grouse foot Celtic Brooch, Citrine glass signed (191) | eBay with a maker mark, however I cannot make it out. Oct 2, 2020 - Scottish jewellery from Scotland or with a Scotland thistle, bagpipe, white heather, feather plume, majestic stag deer, grouse bird claw or tartan theme. HELLO! I have written several articles on Exquisite jewellery by WAP Watson and soon will publish further information But the company also produc... Hello, welcome to my blog about vintage jewellery with antique, contemporary and new jewellery information. Est 250-350 This item is part of the auction: Two-Day Winter Gallery Sale - Session 2 Back To Catalog Listing. What could be more romantic than receiving a taxidermied bird foot upon your lover’s departure? I have very beautiful clip mate brooch.It has an arrow mark with two lines across it.Can anybody help me to finds the maker of this brooch, please?Thank you. Researching car boot vintage photographs, war memorials and any other family history bits, Scottish Jewellery - Ptarmigan or Grouse Foot Brooch, Exquisite Jewellery Signed or Unsigned Information & Dating. vintage lucky grouse foot and stags head citrine brooch. Originally worn on kilts, shawls and cloaks - it was prized for good luck especially when on a game hunting trip. More Items From eBay. PS-I forgot Victorian mourning jewelry. Oct 13, 2013 - Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more. It is still easy to find. It was the era of amazing accessories. $10.23. (She's 101 now and we are srting here things from her home. Find unreal value with everything starting at $1. From plastic to vintage jewellery brands and unsigned beauties. Okay so you either like them or thing they are grouse! My sister had one of these when we were children.It both fascinated and horrified me in equal amounts. Traditional Scottish design. This slightly macabre looking kilt pin can also be worn as a brooch. Originally worn on kilts, shawls and cloaks - it was prized for good luck especially when on a game hunting trip. Vintage Scottish Agate Dirl Kilt Pin Brooch. After doing a search, and reading through them all, I am still a little confused. And to think that most of these things were “mainstream”, haha. The signature is on the back of a piece. I was wondering if you could tell me where I could find information on dating Ward Brothers Mizpah jewellery. Silver Tone Grouse Foot Brooch Pin set with a Small Round Purple Stone and decorated with Feathers of Orange, Yellow, Green and Brown. Scottish Grouse Foot Silver Tone Brooch/Kilt/Shawl Pin with Faux Cairngorm Purple Amethyst Stone. Used for Good Luck. I love UK made brands from yesteryear with Ciro Pearls, Exquisite, Mirella, Sphinx, Hollywood, TLM and many others, so you will find the history, cleaning and dating vintage jewellery blogs. The heart and arrow mark is probably MIZPAH - 'may God watch over thee and me while we are apart'. Lots of info on MIZPAH on Google :). Scottish men would pin them on their kilts for good luck, particularly wearing them on hunting trips. Scottish men would pin them on their kilts for good luck, particularly wearing them on hunting trips. Odd Obsessions is a new twice-monthly feature I’ll be doing about my current strange fascinations. Lovely Pewter Scottish Blackcock Grouse Pin Brooch. The brooch is Scottish, Celtic brooch, and is stamped. I have one of these if you would like to see a photo. I’m now checking out the haunted necklace from Harry Potter. Powered by, vintage beads so different in these necklaces, My other blog. 1881 The Highland House, Glasgow – Edinburgh, which is listed on both boxes included.Each piece is tested or hallmarked as sterling silver and the total approximate weight inclusive of all materials is 0.455 ozt. VINTAGE UNWORN SCOTTISH MIZPAH GROUSE FOOT BROOCH BOXED TAXIDERMY JEWELLERY. 2) There was a question regarding whether the foot should point up or down. Certified 0.78 CTW Round Diamond Stud Earrings G/I2 #PAPPS83792 Lot 2016. I show catalogues and review books on vintage jewelry. This is so interesting! Grouse claw pins ooze individuality, but how do you choose the right one for you? Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Required fields are marked *. After doing a search, and reading through them all, I am still a little confused. I bought one at Goodwill and wondered what the double hearts and Mizpah meant. When sharing, please credit & link back to Stuck with Pins. This has tarnish but you can clean it with … I thought it to be some kind of weird fur as a child. Please Visit Our Store For More. Used for Good Luck. And it’s pretty creepy! You could also contact Carole who runs the Miracle Yahoo forum, she may have an idea and help you further.Good luck regards Sue. Still very collectible vintage jewellery today. VINTAGE JEWELLERY SIGNED MIRACLE SCOTTISH PENNANULAR AGATE BROOCH PIN. $11.92 shipping. I am sorry but we do not do valuations. Corinne, I love your web site and these pins are very cool. This pin is made from the foot of a grouse! This is a truly unique collectors piece of jewellery that deserves to be treasured. shipping: + $15.34 shipping . It was my moms… not really sure where she got it or why she had it. Whether you’re looking for a pin to wear on a kilt, a macabre pin for a Gothic or Steampunk outfit, or a quirky brooch for your winter jacket, I hope my guide will help you understand these exceptional pieces of jewellery a little better. I hope it does the same for you! What is it worth today? Who had factories in both Scotland and Birmingham. New listing VINTAGE SILVER AMETHYST MIZPAH LUCKY GROUSE FOOT BROOCH J136. These grouse claw brooches come from Scottish tradition during the Victorian era. I remember being horrified by it as a child but for some reason ended up with it…lol. Does it depreciate the brooch or it’s uniqueness if the claw is replaced? I believe a lot of these feet were brought back by Victorian English shooting gentlemen from hunting trips to north of the boarder as keep sakes for their loved one x. VINTAGE SCOTTISH LUCKY GROUSE FOOT PTARMIGAN BROOCH. Learn more. Genuine Scottish Grouse Claw Foot Brooch - Amethyst Thistles Kilt Brooch. I would start at the libraries local to their factories in Birmingham and Scotland. I have one in my possession. Wow, fascinating! Item Details. You’ll need to consult someone with expertise in this area. I think that this research need to be done off line. An unreliable source told me that the Grouse-foot kilt pin was a sign of defiance since hunting on the Lairds land was an offense with heavy punishments, and that the “ring” on the middle “finger” of the foot was the origins of “flipping the bird.” I had to find out what they were! Any idea if it’s what it’s worth? As explained above - the hearts and arrow signature with or without the Mizpah signature was made by the Ward Brothers from Scotland. lovely vintage scottish grouse claw or rabbits foot brooch kilt pin with blue stonesize see pics condition.all original good please read my terms of bidding below before placing a bid. $22.69 + shipping . Silvertone metal grouse foot kilt pin\\/brooch by Mizpah. But at long last the mystery has been solved. So creeptastic. I wonder what her students thought of it when she wore them to school. Set with two yellow glass stones. My aunt brought some of these back from Scotland about 60 years ago. Thank You For Visiting. I have inherited a Scottish Grouse foot brooch, I want to know all about the marking, MIZPAH .? You could be in luck, mine are very old I am 71 and these were my nans, they were kept in a velvet lined box we were shown these but never allowed to touch them. Corocraft and Jewelcraft - Coro jewellery in the UK. There are many ways to date vintage jewellery. 1) There was mention that these were historically worn by women in Scotland, and not men. The Victorian era was chock full of strange traditions, folklores, and beauty aesthetics. I have inherited a Scottish Grouse foot brooch, I want to know all about the marking, MIZPAH .? I’ve found a few sellers online that have them for under $20. A vintage mid 20th century sterling silver grouse foot brooch. Grouse Foot Brooch - Wonderfully Gothic Vintage Scottish Mounted and Clawed with Amethyst Glass Should I leave it as original as possible. ;). Oh my!I just found two of these (like the one on top) in my Mum's jewelry box! In the movie “Bertie and Elizabeth”, you can see the queen (played by Eileen Atkins) wearing a grouse claw pin on her hat! Antique Victorian Mizpah friendship 3-inch tall brooch; Classic jewelry piece with a grouse or partridge foot, stag head, & 2 amethyst stones; The faceted stones measure 10mm x 14mm with no damage; One stone is set between the deer stag's antlers; Setting is a silver metal with pinback attached; No damage - weirdly unique piece of history Vintage Blue Rhinestone Flower Brooch Pin. I have one of these with Citrine which had been my Grandmothers. The brooch is set in Base Metal and complete with a secure pin and catch. I have never looked at the Ward Brother's in depth (should do as Ward is a family name!) When Queen Victoria’s beloved husband died she stayed in mourning for a couple decades. SCOTTISH CELTIC SILVER TONE NATIONAL FLOWER VINTAGE BROOCH SHAWL/KILT PIN . $19.86. Amazing Carved Genuine Black Onyx Heart & Crystal HUGE Necklace. It has the heart and arrowmarkings on the back. Your email address will not be published. That is Scottish jewellery Ptarmigan or grouse foot brooches! STUCK WITH PINS is the artistic lifestyle blog of Corinne Alexandra. I know there has been a lot of discussion on other threads about the grouse foot kilt pins. Dating Jewellery - Clasps on Necklaces & Bracelets. Title: Vintage Scottish MIZPAH Grouse Foot Pin with Thistle and Amber Glass Stone, Status: SOLD, Category: Jewelry:Vintage, Shop: Mur-Sadie's Jewelry, Description: For sale is this Vintage Scottish MIZPAH Grouse Foot Pin with Thistle and Amber Glass Stone. She wore them on a tartan shawl or wool sweater. Scottish sterling and citrine grouse foot brooch circa 1880 engraved silver form set with two oval-faceted citrine stones; marked on reverse. Have a look at the Scottish agate brooches of old as well. Here I share my current work, my inspirations, & any other interesting tidbits I stumble upon in my day to day life as a photographer, designer, collector, & creative. These are still manufactured today, so they’re not too terribly difficult to get ahold of. Very difficult to find due to the separate Victorian Mizpah jewellery info. I am now 74. With Scottish brooches, Scottish earrings, necklaces and Scottish pendants to name just a few. Vintage Blue Rhinestone Flower Brooch Pin. AVP. Mizpah name and logo on reverse. EUR 2.80; 0 bids; EUR 6.57 + EUR 13.16 postage; From United Kingdom; Orange Rhinestone Scottish Grouse Foot Brooch Kilt Pin - Mizpah - Vintage b. EUR 11.92 + EUR 24.15 postage; From Australia; Unsigned. lovely vintage scottish grouse claw or rabbits foot brooch kilt pin with amethyst coloured stonesize see pics condition.all original good please read my terms of bidding below before placing a bid. Interesting!! Sentimental and worn by someone separated from their loved ones. It is mounted on a hallmarked silver pinback.

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