Vintage Macpherson Clan Crest Sterling Silver Bonnet Badge
Vintage Macpherson Clan Crest Sterling Silver Bonnet Badge
Fine Large Macpherson Clan Crest – Sterling Silver Bonnet Badge
A fine, large Macpherson clan crest Edinburgh sterling silver bonnet badge, expertly and meticulously crafted by the renowned and highly skilled silversmith Thomas Kerr Ebbutt. This exquisite piece stands as a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, reflecting the rich heritage of the Macpherson clan. One of the finest vintage Macpherson clan bonnet badges we have encountered from the 20th century, it remains a highly sought-after collector’s item and a distinguished symbol of Scottish tradition.
The Scottish Gaelic surname for Macpherson is Mac a' Phearsain, which translates to "son of the parson." Historically, the Celtic church permitted priests to marry, which influenced the lineage of many clans. The progenitor of the chiefs of Clan Macpherson is believed to have been a man named Muireach or Murdo Cattenach, who served as the priest of Kingussie in the Badenoch region.
The Clan Macpherson is a proud member of the Chattan Confederation, also known as Clan Chattan. In the year 843, the chief of Clan Chattan was Gille Chattan Mor, and one of his descendants, who became the first chief of Clan Macpherson, was compelled to resettle in Lochaber by Kenneth MacAlpin, the first king of Scots. This relocation marked an important chapter in the history and development of the clan.
Size approx. 50mm x 55mm
Weight approx. 27gm
Sterling Silver Hallmark - Thomas Kerr Ebbutt - Edinburgh 1969
Family - Clan - MacPherson
Blazon - A Cat Sejant Gardant Ppr.
Motto - Touch not the cat, bot the glove
Source - Fairbairn's Book of Crests, 1905 ed.