{"product_id":"edwardian-9ct-gold-rolled-gold-scottish-thistle-dress-set-by-john-atkins-sons","title":"Edwardian 9ct Gold Rolled Gold Scottish Thistle Dress Set by John Atkins \u0026 Sons","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"275\" data-start=\"87\"\u003eA charming Edwardian dress set, comprising a pair of cufflinks and three dress studs\/buttons, decorated with beautifully engraved Scottish thistles and the Scots phrase “Dinna Forget”.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"277\"\u003eThe thistle has been Scotland’s national emblem since the medieval period and is rich in meaning. According to legend, it helped save Scotland from Norse invaders when a barefoot Viking stepped on a thistle while attempting a surprise attack, crying out and alerting the Scots. Since then, the thistle has come to symbolise protection, courage, tenacity and Scottish resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"661\"\u003eThe phrase “Dinna Forget” translates as “do not forget”. When paired with the thistle, it becomes a wonderfully sentimental Scottish motto: a reminder not to forget one’s roots, bravery, homeland or loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eThe reverse of the pieces are stamped with the mark for John Atkins \u0026amp; Sons, a Birmingham firm known for producing jewellery during the late 19th and early 20th century. The set is presented in a period fitted case for David Adams, Watchmaker \u0026amp; Jeweller, 52 \u0026amp; 54 Hanover Street, Stranraer, who may well have retailed the set originally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"881\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe set is in 9ct rolled gold, a high-quality material widely used during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. Unlike simple gold plating, rolled gold is made by mechanically bonding a thick layer of 9ct gold to a base metal under heat and pressure. This creates a far more durable finish that wears exceptionally well, offering the appearance and longevity of solid gold at a more accessible price. It was particularly popular for fine gentleman's accessories such as cufflinks, dress studs and watch chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003eA wonderfully evocative Edwardian gentleman’s dress set, full of Scottish symbolism and sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57342379262325,"sku":"164M","price":198.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/DSC_0482_0d5cdbb9-be19-49f4-abbe-78eb5a62ed82.jpg?v=1783374193","url":"https:\/\/parkinandgerrish.com\/fr-it\/products\/edwardian-9ct-gold-rolled-gold-scottish-thistle-dress-set-by-john-atkins-sons","provider":"Parkin and Gerrish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}