Vintage Scottish Brooch by Thomas K. Ebbutt, Edinburgh
A vintage Scottish silver and amethyst set brooch by Thomas K. Ebbutt, Edinburgh, 1973
A vintage Scottish silver and amethyst set brooch by Thomas K. Ebbutt, Edinburgh, 1973
A vintage Scottish silver and amethyst set brooch by Thomas K. Ebbutt, Edinburgh, 1973
A circular brooch formed of openwork intertwined panels, with a claw set amethyst in the centre. The reverse has a hinged steel pin and scroll safety clasp, and is marked ‘T.E’ with hallmarks for Edinburgh, sterling silver, 1973.
Thomas K. Ebbutt is first mentioned in the local directories of Edinburgh in 1899 as a ‘Chaser and Designer’. In 1903 he registered his maker’s mark with the Edinburgh Assay Office and submitted his work for assay from 1904 onwards. In 1912, the trade directory describes his business as ‘Goldsmith etc; regimental and Highland ornament maker’. He died in 1921 but his business continued through his family until 1977 when it was acquired by the Edinburgh firm Hamilton & Inches.
Dimensions:
Diameter 3.2cm
Weight 9.3g