Hat Pin with straight shaft with pointed end. Decorated end in silver - thistle design - base of thistle and leavesin silver, Gold coloured stone (translucent) cut in shape of thistle flower set into the silver. Silver cleaned June'83 small areas of tarnish in crevices. Stone probably a citrine Hallmarks "GH" - makers initials. Lion Passant inside a Rectangle, Also (heart shape) with (clover shape). Hallmarks indicate English Silver, or possibly wheatsheaf design inside triangle, (square shape) with 'G' inside.
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Cunliffe, Mrs.
Notes
Accession Date: 01-Jan-76
Mode of Acquisition: gift