Scottish Thistle Brooch signed Exquisite - Unusual Large Size Pin (SOLD)

This giant of a thistle brooch is a very unusual piece and this is only the second time I have seen one like this! It is finished in cold enamel on gilt tone metal  and is a  1960s era vintage brooch from British maker 'Exquisite'. This pin is of a large thistle flower with purple top, with natural looking spiky leaves with green enamelling. The Brooch is in very good vintage condition and is so wearable.Also included with the brooch is a photocopy of the leaflet that the Company placed in their pieces which says " These Scottish Souvenir Brooches have been specially designed for us and are protected under the following Registered Design Nos: 905226 ,905227, and 905225 which means that the designs themselves date from 1962. Obviously a souvenir item "Frae Bonnie Scotland" the Scottish collection were retailed through a showroom at Hope Street, Glasgow but the Exquisite Company's factory was based in Solihull, Warwickshire. The large thistle pin measures approx 3 ins (6. in length and is about 2 inches  at its very widest point across the tips of the leaves. I have photographed it with a £2 coin so you can gauge the scale!  This Scottish Thistle  brooch fastens with a secure roll over type clasp. What a great pin for your plaid for Burn's Night celebrations or perfect for collectors of vintage Scottish brooches or signed Exquisite jewellery.

JEWELLERY DETAILS

Designer or Brand: Exquisite

Country of Origin: UK - Solihull, Birmingham but retailed through Scotland

Condition: Very Good - tiny little amount of loss on cold enamel paint to leaf - doesnt detract from the beauty of the pin!

Decade: 1960s

Style: Retro

Era: Vintage ( 1920s - 1980s)

Type: Collectable Brooch

Material: Base Metal and Cold Enamel