Lot #13: Sterling Silver Clip, Vintage Scottish Souvenir Lot (5pc) – 1938 Glasgow Empire Exhibition

5-piece collection of vintage mid-20th-century Scottish memorabilia and souvenirs. This curated lot features two rare commemorative badges from the historic 1938 Empire Exhibition in Glasgow, a sterling silver thistle tie clip by the renowned silversmiths Ward Brothers, a miniature shield pin featuring components by B.A. Ballou, and a charming hand-embroidered portrait brooch. A wonderful addition for collectors of World’s Fair memorabilia, militaria, or traditional Celtic jewelry. 1938 Empire Exhibition "Lion Rampant" Hanging BroochType: Dangler-style commemorative visitor's badge.Design: Voided triangular chrome/silver-tone shield suspended via two chain loops from a horizontal bar pin. Features a vibrant red enamel Scottish Lion Rampant above a blue enamel banner reading "EMPIRE EXHIBITION SCOTLAND 1938". 1938 Empire Exhibition "Tower of Empire" Hanging BroochType: Dangler-style architectural souvenir badge.Design: Depicts the modernist Tait Tower (Tower of Empire) in gold-tone and detailed colored enameling, suspended via a short ring connection from a horizontal bar pin. Ward Brothers (WBS) Thistle Tie ClipType: Men's formal tie bar / slide.Design: Traditional Scottish thistle bloom accompanied by a highly detailed, textured serrated leaf.Markings: Reverse is stamped "WBS" along with a series of British silver hallmark symbols.Condition: Excellent structural shape with crisp casting details. B.A. Ballou Miniature "Scotland" Shield PinType: Lapel / hat pin badge.Design: Shield badge adorned with a white enamel border, text reading "SCOTLAND", and a central red rampant lion motif.Markings: Reverse finding/clutch mechanism is stamped "BALLOU REGD.". Hand-Embroidered Scottie Dog Portrait BroochType: Fabric insert cameo brooch.Design: Oval textile insert showcasing a finely stitched miniature profile of a black Scottish Terrier (Scottie dog) wearing a red collar or tam, framed cleanly within a heavy silver-tone twisted rope bezel. Historical Background & Manufacturer NotesThe 1938 Empire Exhibition (Glasgow): Held at Bellahouston Park between May and October of 1938, this monumental showcase drew over 12.5 million visitors. The iconic centerpiece was the 300-foot Art Deco Tower of Empire, designed by famed Scottish modernist architect Thomas Tait. Sadly, the actual tower was demolished in late 1939 to prevent it from serving as a geographic navigational beacon for German Luftwaffe bombers during World War II. These souvenir pins remain some of the finest tangible artifacts of this pre-war event.Ward Brothers (WBS): Established in the late 19th century with roots in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Ward Brothers grew into one of the premier British names for traditional Celtic, gemstone, and thistle sterling jewelry. They later relocated production to Birmingham. Their mid-century designs are celebrated by collectors as benchmarks of mid-tier Scottish silversmithing excellence.B.A. Ballou & Co. ("Ballou Reg'd"): Founded by Barton Allan Ballou in Rhode Island in 1876, B.A. Ballou is legendary in jewelry history for inventing and patenting highly reliable industrial findings, pins, and safety catches. During World War II, they produced over 300 million clutch pieces for military forces. The "Ballou Reg'd" stamp signifies that the premium safety pin mechanics were engineered by this iconic American company. Dangler" or hanging variants of the 1938 exhibition badges are much more uncommon and sought after by World's Fair enthusiasts than standard single-piece safety badges.The inclusion of the Tait Tower badge provides an increasingly scarce historical connection to a magnificent architectural marvel that no longer stands. Pickup category timeslot {A}