Wee Birdy: What to take home: Thames pin

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June 25, 2009

What to take home: Thames pin

This wee wriggly worm is actually a limited edition, gold-plated pin, shaped like the river Thames. Designed by Kit Grover exclusively for the London Design Museum shop, it is also reflective of the folkloric bent pin, which has been used as votive offering in many cultures. Thousands of bent pins have been found on the Thames foreshore and down hundreds of London's holy wells, which were thrown into the water to grant wishes or to allow a safe crossing. Great value for a unique London souvenir.

Thames pin, £5, limited edition of 100 by Kit Grover for the London Design Museum shop.

25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 | London design, London exhibitions, London gallery and museum shops, London jewellery, London souvenirs

5 Comments

Would he be offended if I bought one made a wish and threw it in the Thames!?

Posted by: Make Do Style | June 25, 2009 at 08:11 AM

I reckon he'd think it was a jolly good idea! xx

Posted by: Top Bird @ Wee Birdy | June 25, 2009 at 08:47 AM

These are so nice, but only 100? they've probably sold out already...thanks for visiting my blog, it's so nice to meet someone new.

Posted by: Louise Naomi Best | June 25, 2009 at 09:09 AM

Hi Louise - I know, it's super-exclusive in that way. I just checked the online shop and there are currently 20 pins left!

Posted by: Top Bird @ Wee Birdy | June 25, 2009 at 11:45 AM

That is really lovely, so special. I like the way people wouldn't notice straight away that it's a London souvenir. On a *slightly* more in-yer-face note - how about my knitted Pearly King and Queen? One (or two!) of a kind at the moment, cos I've used all my buttons. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23044799 and http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23044254

Posted by: heather | July 25, 2009 at 11:20 AM

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