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A curated collection of antique and vintage silver and jewellery from Scotland since 1821.

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R.L. Christie Store

Explore a curated collection of silver and jewellery at our store. Discover exquisite items that showcase traditional Scottish craftmanship and design as well as antique, vintage and designer pieces from further afield.

R.L. Christie Works of Art Services

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    Collections

    Specialising in antique and vintage silver and jewellery, including Scottish traditional and designer jewellery, Highland ware, as well as items from throughout the UK and Europe.

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    Valuations

    We provide a bespoke valuation service for both insurance and tax purposes, predominantly on silver, jewellery, and items of historical interest.

  • Antique collection cataloguing

    Cataloguing

    Our business is experienced in cataloguing single items and collections, and can support individuals or institutions in this area.

  • "Colin and Lyndsay at R.L. Christie have been invaluable in sourcing rare 18th-century artefacts for our Jacobite museum. Their expertise and extensive network have greatly enhanced our collection's significance."

    Roddy Tulloch, Trustee, Battle of Falkirk Muir (1746)

  • "From showcasing at prestigious events to securing Scottish pieces, Colin's guidance has been invaluable. His wealth of experience and dedication make him an invaluable asset to our Foundation."

    John Andrew, Curator of The Pearson Silver Collection

  • "Thanks to R.L. Christie's recommendation, I found the perfect Scottish gift—a stunning Inverness luckenbooth brooch—for the organizer of a conference in my honour. The team's attention to detail, from the quality of the brooch to the discreet laser engraving, made the experience seamless and delightful."

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R.L. Christie has one of the longest established names in silver and jewellery within Scotland.

Founded in the heart of Edinburgh in 1821 the company is still run from Scotland’s capital and maintains a focus on selling quality silver and jewellery, providing valuations and cataloguing services.

News and Events

Luckenbooths

The term ‘luckenbooth’ is commonly used to describe heart brooches in Scotland. The word refers to the locked booths or shops that formed the goldsmithing and jewellery quarter in Edinburgh’s Old Town, where it is believed that many of these brooches were made until the booths were torn down in 1817.

Artist profile: Norman Grant

The words that come to mind when describing the work of Norman Grant are ‘colour’ and ‘nature’ (and perhaps even psychedelic art nouveau), but as Norman said in his 1970 Scotsman interview, his Highland heritage was intrinsic to his art.