Stock No. 6105	George IV silver Scottish plaid brooch
	Very decorative George IV sterling silver Scottish plaid brooch. In the centre of the brooch is the cut-out crest on a mount of a stag courant between two laurel branches. The wide border is engraved with two branches, each bearing seven thistle flowers and leaves. Attached to the reverse is a very solid vertical pin secured by a hook. The full five hallmarks which are stamped on the reverse are excellent.
	Maker :- D. C. Rait

Condition :-Excellent, with a very pleasing patina. The hallmarks on the reverse of the brooch are mint.
Hallmarked :- Glasgow 1832
Size :- 3 inches (7.62 cm) diameter
Weight :- 1.47 ozt (46 g)
The 1892 edition of Fairbairn's Book of Crests attributes the crest on this brooch to Edward Rodger Esquire, of Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow. These brooches were worn by the Scots to keep their plaids in place on their shoulders. To-day, this brooch would make a very attractive pin to hold a lady's throw or woollen scarf in place.

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