Scottish Thistle Copper Backsplash — Silver

Scottish Thistle Copper Backsplash — Silver — Hand-Hammered Heritage Wall Art

Scotland’s national emblem — the thistle, symbol of resilience, protection, and pride — rendered in silver-plated relief against a silver-plated background. The Silver finish is the most refined and contemporary version of this design: no color contrast, no patina drama — just the form of the thistle itself, the depth of the hand-hammering, the spines and petals and leaves catching light as it moves across the surface. A heraldic emblem treated as pure sculpture. The finish for spaces where the craftsmanship is the statement.

Hand-hammered from flat copper sheet in our family workshop using traditional chasing and repoussé techniques passed through generations. The Silver finish is a full silver plating applied over the copper — background and raised thistle relief both silver, the panel reading as a single luminous surface where the only variation is depth and texture. In direct light the spines of the thistle catch and hold; in ambient light the whole panel recedes into the wall with quiet authority. Available in all 15 finishes. Over 10,000 pieces made and installed.

Make It Yours

• Change the finish — the same thistle in Silver–Copper Details for warm copper relief against a silver background, Silver–Black for sharp graphic contrast, Green Copper for a verdigris estate look, or any of the 15 finishes. Silver shown here is the most understated — the finish where the form of the thistle speaks entirely for itself.
• Add a clan name, family name, or motto — a Scottish clan name, a family surname, a coat of arms motto, or a year worked into the composition in the same silver relief
• Add a tartan border or Celtic knotwork frame — surrounding the thistle with traditional Scottish decorative elements
• Combine with other Scottish emblems — the Lion Rampant, the St. Andrew’s Cross, a Highland stag, or any symbol that belongs to your heritage

Note your request at checkout or reach out before ordering — we’ll send a digital preview before production begins.

What Can You Order?

① This panel — select your size and finish above
Any size, any finish. Add your personalization or any notes at checkout. Don’t see your size? Send us your measurements — we’ll add it as a new option and notify you when it’s ready.

② The full kitchen or entryway backsplash
The thistle centered above the stove or on the entryway wall, the design expanding across the full surface — counter to cabinet, side to side. Celtic knotwork or tartan-inspired borders extending left and right. Send straight-on photos of your wall and we’ll design the full scene.

③ A Scottish heritage space built around the emblem
The thistle panel in the kitchen. A Lion Rampant panel in the dining room. A clan name sign above the doorway. One finish, one design language, every panel part of the same heritage story. Most customers are surprised by how much a second panel changes the whole space.

④ A completely custom Scottish heritage panel
Your clan crest, your family coat of arms, your specific tartan pattern. A piece that carries your lineage on the wall. Tell us what belongs in your home.

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Material & Specs

• Real copper sheet, hand-hammered, mounted on a solid backing panel
• Silver finish: full silver plating over copper · background and raised thistle relief both silver · the panel reads as a single luminous surface where depth and texture are the only variation
• About ¼" thick — sits flush and close to the wall
• Weight: approx. 6 lbs at 24×18" · 15 lbs at 36×30" · 25 lbs at 48×36"
• Lighter than tile, rigid, no flex or warping
• Sealed with clear lacquer — wipe clean with a damp cloth
• Heat-resistant — safe directly behind stoves and cooktops
• Production approx. 2 weeks · Shipping approx. 1 week · At your door within 3 weeks. Free shipping across the US.

Installation

• Screw Mount — pre-drilled holes with decorative screw caps included.
• Adhesive Mount — applied directly to the wall with strong construction adhesive. No drilling.
• Hang — hanging wire on the back, like a picture frame.

Full installation guidance included with every order.

Select your size and finish above — or tell us about your space and we’ll start from there. Live chat is open.