Vintage Scottish Brooch by Thomas K. Ebbutt, Edinburgh

The oval brooch is formed of openwork intertwined panels, and has a claw set citrine to the centre.  The reverse has a hinged steel pin with scroll safety clasp and is marked ‘T.E’, with Edinburgh hallmarks for sterling silver and 1965.

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:

Length 3.5cm

Width 3.2cm

Weight 10.1g