The luckenbooth brooch gains its name from the locked booths that sold trifles along the royal mile near saint giles cathedral in high street, edinburgh. The glorious book of kells is one of the finest examples of celtic art. This is a vintage irish sterling silver and enamel brooch or pin with a celtic or book of kells motif. We ship directly from ireland and send our goods worldwide shipping is free. The book of kells is a richly decorated manuscript containing the four gospels of the new testament. Vintage silver and enamel tara ware brooch, book of kells, dublin, 21. The brooch measures 1 12 inches 4 cm in diameter and is shipped in a presentation box. Sterling silver celtic three dog brooch by aidan breen, made.
The book of kells is a beautiful illuminated gospel book of the late 8th century. The look of kells may 2, 2017 new princess diana replica engagement ring in stock now and available via freepost nationwide 20 or at bangor flagship store or high street mall portadown. The rings are available in yellow gold, white gold, palladium and platinum. Our craftspeople represent the very best of quality, time honoured irish artistry and skill. Celtic treasures 456 broadway saratoga springs, ny 12866 518 5839452 or 800 5839452 2016 celtic treasures webdesign by spa. Celtic enamel brooch book of kells galway bay gifts. Vintage tara ware celtic enamel art book of kells pinpendant. Tara brooch book of kells rhodium cross irish made. The celtic know motives are interspersed with birds. Made in ireland, this gorgeous and vibrantlycolored book of kells brooch from solvar jewelry is goldplated and hand enameled. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
Book of kells solvar rhodium plated green celtic brooch. Book of kells jewelry is based on the celtic illustrations found in the century book of kells, irelands finest national treasure. It is believed to have been transcribed by irish monks around the year 800 ad and it is a magnum opus of calligraphy and represents the apex of enlightenment. Cloisonne enameled abstract bird design inspired by the wonderful illustrations in the book of kells. Explore our designer jewellery from orkney, scotland. Discover the beautiful book of kells brooch by sheila fleet. This brooch was inspired by an elegent design of a swan from the book of kells celtic designs. Book of kells jewelry is based on the celtic illustrations found in the 8th century book of kells, irelands finest national treasure.
The famed book of kells is a fantastically illustrated or illuminated text of the four gospels, transcribed by irish monks in approximately 800 a. In its simplest form it is a single heart shape with an open center that works with a buckle pin like an annular brooch. Celtic brooches irish pins tara brooches biddy murphy. The celtic trinity knot dates back to the 5th century and was used extensively by ancient monks in illuminated manuscripts such as the book of kells and the book of durrow. The pattern of intertwining cords and interlace is derived from eastern and celtic art, and passed into the repertoire of british and irish art from the 6th to 9th century. This unique brooch is designed and made in ireland.
These sterling silver pendants are inspired by the highly decorative capital letters, called initia, that begin each section of text. Signed solvar vintage celtic knot brooch pin book of kells costume jewelry. Check out our other enamelled brooches and earrings. Celtic jewelry history and information tagged book of kells. This book of kells brooch is gold plated and is enhanced with an enamel design that features a celtic spiral motif. See more ideas about book of kells, jewelry and celtic. All our products are irish and available in our store on grafton street. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For tourists, the big draw on campus is a museum containing the precious book of kells a monkmade set of the four gospels from about the year 800. Check out our book of kells selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade.
Royal tara, book of kells page 1 replacements, ltd. History of the luckenbooth brooch walker metalsmiths. The national treasure now lives in the library of trinity. Book of kells vintage pins sheila fine jewelry jewellery celtic brooch sterling silver dog sterling silver book of kells dog by sheila fleet scottish silver early orkney viking ship brooch ola gorie hm 1971 edinburgh ebay. This beautifully crafted brooch is a fine example of the exquisite work of the celts. These rings feature an intricate celtic knot design that celebrates the beauty of irelands book of kells.
The book of kells is an 8th century irish illuminated gospel book. Vtg tara ware guilloche celtic enamel bird pin brooch book of kells. This brooch also shows stylised birds similar to those used in the book of kells. The pretty brooch measures approximately 1 58 tall. We design and craft precious, handmade heirlooms for you and yours with love and care in our workshop in dublin, ireland. Please see my ebay store and my other listings for more silver items. Trinity college in dublin, ireland has licensed solvar to create the book of kells jewelry collection that ranges from beads to necklaces. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had contributions from various columban institutions from both britain and ireland. The pattern of intertwining cords and interlace is derived from eastern and celtic.
Find quality book of kells jewelry handmade in dublin, ireland. Book of kells jewelry made in dublin, ireland my irish jeweler. For years i thought it would be a great thing if celtic artists working in the present could come together and meet to exchange ideas and inspiration. This celtic brooch shows depictions from the insular celtic book of kells. A celtic enamel brooch featuring a celtic triskelle triple spiral which is one of the best known celtic symbols and is said to represent eternity. Brighten up a wardrobe with a statement piece from ireland see more ideas about book of kells, celtic and jewelry. International celtic artists conference in andover, ny. Jul 6, 2018 gloriously colorful celtic jewelry whether it is an intricate book of kells design or beautifully hand painted jewelry on copper pieces. Solvar is a much loved, family owned irish company established in 1941 by the obernik family and based in the heart of dublin.
Our wide selection is elegible for free shipping and free returns. Tara ware cloisonne brooch book of kells dublin, ireland vintage. Kells peculiar coat enamel pin darker shade of magic,hard enamel pin, color. Dating to the early eighth century, the golden age of celtic irish history, this brooch has been called the book of kells of irish jewelry. Made in ireland, this gorgeous and vibrantlycolored book of kells brooch from solvar jewelry is made from rhodium and handdecorated with a lovely fine enamel. I am in the processes of purging my collectibles and sell extra in efforts to complete sets. Tara brooch book of kells rhodium cross irish made celtic quilt, book of kells. 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. 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. If medieval tunics arent your style, a celtic brooch is perfect for pinning on a scarf or shawl to keep it in place.
Mar 18, 2015 the tara brooch is justifiably among the most celebrated of all works of celtic art. Before you view the original, a firstclass exhibit prepares you by putting this 680page illuminated manuscript in its historical and cultural context. The eighthcentury book of kells is an ornate, handcopied illuminated manuscript of the gospelsone of the most important pieces of early celtic art in the world. Written in latin it contains the four gospels of the new testament and is thought to have been created around 800ad in an irish monastery. Book of kells jewellery collection is created by solvar after being inspired by irish most famous medieval the book of kells manuscript.
Book of kells wedding rings, book of kells rings handmade. Authentic irish jewellery book of kells knotwork pendant celtic dublin. It is made to be worn as a brooch pin or a pendant and has an attached square bale on the back. Currently housed in the trinity college library in dublin, its illustrations include stunning examples of celtic knotwork and zoomorphic art. This handsome piece features a colorful bird or flower all in jewel tones with silver and black. It is considered a masterpiece of western calligraphy and complex illustration. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Book of kells initial necklace book of kells novica. Celtic bracelets including kells bird bracelet, knot work bracelet and celtic amethyst bracelet taking their inspiration from celtic symbols and the 800 ad book of kells. The most famous medieval brooch is the tara brooch, an eighth century creation that most of our irish pins are modeled after. In this way, the gift of a piece of trinity knot jewelry from ireland pays homage to the skills of craftsmen from a bygone era. The design is inspired by celtic art in the ancient masterpiece the book of kells, illustrated by irish monks sometime between the 6th and 8th centuries.