Make offer vintage ola gorie sterling silver book of kells omg designer celtic brooch pin orkney sterling silver scottish luckenbooth brooch c. The original tara brooch can be found in our national history museum in dublin. View our selection of irish celtic and claddagh designed irish brooches. The intricate knot work on the irish brooch was derived from the book of kells by kathy boxx. The tara brooch is justifiably among the most celebrated of all works of celtic art. Unfollow ola gorie brooch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mar 18, 2016 vintage irish tara ware of dublin enamel celtic book of kells brooch pin. Signed solvar vintage celtic knot brooch pin book of kells costume jewelry. Vintage ola gorie celtic design, book of kells brooch pin. Largest variety of book of kells and many relevant listings. Our celtic knot and interlace pins are inspired by our irish and. These rings feature an intricate celtic knot design that celebrates the beauty of irelands book of kells. Standard brooches are large enough to hold the weight of a ruana, but still light enough for a shawl or scarf. The design of this celtic jewelry was inspired by the world famous illuminated manuscript known as the book of kells.
Beginning with an illustrated history of how this jewelry form has. The braganza brooch is a gold ornamental fibula that was made in the third century bc by a greek craftsman for an iberian client. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had contributions from various columban. Discovered in 1850, it is now displayed in the national museum of ireland and. We use lead free pewter to craft a beautiful celtic knot work brooch. Details about galway vintage black marble golden hand engraved celtic book of kells broochpin. The rings are available in yellow gold, white gold, palladium and.
Book of kells solvar rhodium plated green celtic brooch. Hand engraved celtic design from the book of kells. Contemporary romance meredith montgomery and elliott. Irish sterling silver and enamel celtic bird brooch pin. Irish celtic book of kells square scarf made in ireland new with tags. This brooch was inspired by an elegent design of a swan from the book of kells celtic designs. The irish gift house is proud to offer a complete range of similar designs that include claddagh brooches and celtic cross brooches too. The book of kells is a beautiful illuminated gospel book of the late 8th century. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. This square celtic brooch is fashioned with one of the ancient celtic knot designs.
Vintage ola gorie sterling silver book of kells omg designer celtic brooch pin. Cloisonne enameled abstract bird design inspired by the wonderful illustrations in the book of kells. This is an earlier version with a bolt ring clasp newer versions. Sterling silver and enamel bird brooch pin made by tara ware of dublin ireland. If medieval tunics arent your style, a celtic brooch is perfect for pinning on a. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing the four gospels of the new testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. Book of kells initial letter b look at the tain silver. Our wide selection is elegible for free shipping and free returns. Celtic irish book of kells bird brooch pin jewelry mint. Time travel romance oregon trail 1852 kit macklenna and cullen montgomerys love story. The pattern of intertwining cords and interlace is derived from eastern and celtic. The book of kells is believed to have been created in ireland about 800 a. An adorable bit of scotland this colorful scottie dog pin is made from dyed and pressed heather from the highland moors of perthshire. Vintage irish tara ware of dublin enamel celtic book of.
The most famous medieval brooch is the tara brooch, an eighth century creation that most of our irish pins are modeled after. Handcrafted celtic lapel pins, kilt pins and brooches by stephen walker and some of the best irish and scottish craftsmen around the world. See more ideas about book of kells, jewelry and celtic. Tain sterling silver celtic book of kells zoomorphic. It is fully hallmarked and bears the duty mark of queen victoria looking left, the lion passant. Bidding on a vintage tara ware of dublin enamel cloisonne celtic brooch. These were george water house and company, a dublin branch of.
Bridgets cross circled by a forevermore celtic knot. The brooch is made of sterling silver and bright red, blue, yellow, green and turquoise enamels decorate this beautiful brooch. You will also find additional selections in the history of ireland jewelry. Brooches from medieval to renaissance to celtic and steampunk. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. It is an annular brooch this consists of a ring and a pin. Celtic knot cloak pin 2 penannular brooch antique silver tone cp1. High to low each handmade brooch, built in sterling silver. The tara brooch was found on a beach in bettystown, co meath.
Vintage tara ware of dublin enamel cloisonne book of kells. The tara brooch has been added to the many symbols of ireland, and considered a classic in its own right. Timeless adornment is the first book on the subject of vintage and contemporary pins and brooches. Pin one of our beautiful shamrock brooches to any item of clothing, and itll be no time at all before the world sees the irish in you with one glance alone. Book enamel brooch pin, hedgehog letter book brooch pin, creative hedgehog. Details about vintage ola gorie celtic design, book of kells brooch pin. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Due to covid 19, our showroom is closed, but our online store is open. Believed to have been made around 700 ce, at the pinnacle of the culture, the tara brooch is now a symbol of celtic christianity during irish monasticism. Ireland scotland traditional design irish jewelry book of kells irish silver celtic jewelry. The omg hallmark was registered in 1963 and was used until the 1990s. Enamel pin bookworm for her reading enamel pin book brooch best friend gift for her blue lapel pin hennel paper co pin7. Their distinctive patterns have appeared on stone, metalwork, in. Vintage tara ware celtic enamel art book of kells pin.
For the best in irish celtic and claddagh jewellery visit emerald isle gifts online. Galway vintage black marble golden hand engraved celtic book of. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Since its discovery in unknown circumstances in the nineteenth. Dating to the early eighth century, the golden age of celtic irish history, this brooch has been called the. Here comes the sun sale 20% off all instock jewellery with code ve20. Every celtic brooch is inspired by one of irelands most precious archaeological finds, the tara brooch. Original irish 1970 vintage retro beaten copper wall art. Great examples of the art can be found in grave finds dating anywhere from 100ad to 0ad and the iconic celtic knotwork can also be seen in artworks such as the book of kells and stone christian.
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