German Hubertus Pin help needed

kcordell · Post by **kcordell** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:47 pm

Hi,

I am new here and hoping you can help me identify the markings I found on this pin. I am assuming it is German but thats all I know.

many thanks,

KC

Post by **JLDoggett** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:42 am

I believe it is from Scotland, though I can not make uot the marks well. They are often worn on tams and are set with cairgorns and other Scottish emblems.

Post by **dognose** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:01 am

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Jim's correct, the Hallmarks are for Glasgow, 1949. It's a grouse's foot, a very popular subject for Scottish jewelry, but although assayed at Glasgow, it was in fact made in Birmingham by Ward Brothers.

Trev.

kcordell · Post by **kcordell** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:59 am

Hey, thanks for your help!

Any thoughts on the stone and is it silver or silver plate?

Post by **dognose** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:44 am

Hi,

It's Sterling silver, 925/1000. As for the stone, I agree with Jim, it's cairngorm, a brown quartz found in Scotland.

Trev.

kcordell · Post by **kcordell** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:00 am

Wow thanks again. (admin edit - see Posting Requirements )