Another kilt brooch

**acstoon** · 8th November 07, 07:03 AM

My newest best friend, eBAy, has bestowed upon me the honor of purchasing another Thistle Kilt brooch:

**Bob C** · 8th November 07, 07:49 AM

Nice. How big is it?

**James MacMillan** · 8th November 07, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Bob C.

Nice. How big is it?

Ditto

More details please.

**acstoon** · 8th November 07, 09:08 AM

Approx. 2-1/2"
Brushed pewter.
I bought another thistle brooch, recently, from the same seller...
...that brooch turned out to be very nice...
This one appears to be a bit heavier...
It should deliver in a couple days... will give more descrips when it does!

**Clockwork John** · 8th November 07, 09:44 AM

Wow, that is lovely! I think I'll have to start trolling ebay now.

**Mr. MacDougall** · 8th November 07, 09:59 AM

How often do you actually wear such a thing?

**Galician** · 8th November 07, 10:01 AM

Is this worn in place of a pin?

**acstoon** · 8th November 07, 10:26 AM

I wear my other thistle brooch as a kilt brooch on my feile mor.
I've also used it as a kilt pin, and balmoral badge.

Now that I'll have 2 that are similar, my wife can use it with her arisaidh, when we get that together.

**acstoon** · 13th November 07, 01:03 PM

My 2nd Thistle brooch has arrived!

Material: Pewter, with a semi-soft brushed finish. Decently stout pin.

Weight: Not as heavy as, say, a badge from the Tartan Museum. But adequately constructed for use as a balmoral badge, kilt brooch, or a kilt pin.

Detail: Very nicely/sharply detailed... slight "antiquing" effect is present. Photo does not do justice to the detail.

Overall: I'm pleased with the overall look. Since it is not a heavyweight, it is less likely to sag.