Vintage Mizpah (Signed) Scottish Thistle Brooch

The image shows a Mizpah Scottish Thistle Brooch, characterized by its silver-tone metal, intricate thistle design, and central purple glass (likely faux amethyst) stone. Meaning and History: Mizpah is a Hebrew word meaning "watchtower" and is interpreted as "May God watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another" (Genesis 31:49). Mizpah jewelry, including brooches, was popularly exchanged during the Victorian era and notably during World War I, serving as a sentimental token of love, remembrance, and a wish for safe return between separated loved ones. The Scottish Thistle, Scotland's national emblem, symbolizes bravery, strength, durability, and determination, which resonates with the sentiment of Mizpah jewelry, especially when worn by those awaiting loved ones during wartime. The combination of the signature Mizpah and the thistle motif in this brooch signifies a powerful bond of protective love and enduring Scottish heritage and resilience.