Unusual 1920s Alexander Ritchie hatpin, with scroll design on the top section, and marked AR and IONA on the reverse. The top section freely moves backwards or forewards in its housing, and there is a delicate spiral boss on the reverse of the latter. Overall length 6.5cms.

Rare silver and enamel hatpin by Alexander Ritchie. Longship design with a blue enamel background. The reverse has three markings of AR, Iona, and ICA. No hallmark. Period 1931-1939. A most unusual pin.