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Celtic Brooch

Hand Made   Hot Forged

by

molly swan-sheeran

Sterling Silver

Solid Bronze



   This kind of fastener is a traditional "Penannular Brooch",

These were inspired by the ones worn by

the ancient Celts and Norse.

This was a secure way to fasten clothing

before buttons were invented.

To fasten the brooch you first push the straight pin

in and out of the fabric.

and swivel the circle so that the end slides under the point of the pin.

It is a wonderful and attractive way to fasten scarves,

shawls and sweaters today as it was for the capes

and cloaks of the Celts and Norse.

You can even lock

a woven purse closed with it.

Use one as a belt buckle on a sash.

   As handy as a safety pin.

Molly demonstrates a brooch in this short video

"I make each one-of-a-kind clothing fastener using a

hammer and anvil like a blacksmith.

I heat the Sterling Silver or solid Bronze

metal rod in fire

until it is red hot,

and then hammer and

twist and split and curlicue it also

while it is hot.

Then I finish it by hand to a mirror shine."

"The more fabric you gather on the pin

the tighter it fastens."

Bronze Celtic Brooch

This brooch is 2 1/4" by 2"

$30.00

plus $6.50 shipping by first class mail tracked & insured

Order a heavy weight bronze brooch now

This is a light weight Celtic brooch. The size is 1 3/4 inches by 2 inches.

$74.00plus $6.50 shipping

by first class mail, tracked & insured.

Order a Light Weight Sterling Silver brooch like t

This size brooch is about

2 1/8" by 1 3/4"

$87.00

plus $6.50 shipping by first class mail, tracked & insured

Order a medium weight sterling silver brooch.

You can also order a

Heavy Weight Sterling Silver Brooch

for $156.00 plus $8.00 shipping

It will be about 3 1/2" wide, and of a heavier gauge silver.

We are making some very fancy special-order

Celtic brooches with faceted stones

set in 'bezel' settings.

Alexandrite is Purple

when illuminated by inside lighting,

and magically changes

to a dark Royal Blue in daylight.

These alexandrites are lab-created stones.

"The more fabric you gather on the pin

the tighter it fastens."

I custom make brooches set with precious and semi-precious stones

and will make one especially for you.

Thanks!

    Molly

If you prefer to pay for a brooch with a check

or money order, please write to me at

molly@celticswan.com

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        Molly and John



JOHN & MOLLY SWAN-SHEERAN.
Copyright ©
Revised: 01 Dec 2012 14:54:58 -0700.

These were inspired by the ones worn by

the ancient Celts and Norse.

This was a secure way to fasten clothing

before buttons were invented.

To fasten the brooch you first push the straight pin

in and out of the fabric.

and swivel the circle so that the end slides under the point of the pin.

It is a wonderful and attractive way to fasten scarves,

shawls and sweaters today as it was for the capes

and cloaks of the Celts and Norse.

You can even lock

a woven purse closed with it.

Use one as a belt buckle on a sash.

As handy as a safety pin.

Molly demonstrates a brooch in this short video

"I make each one-of-a-kind clothing fastener using a

hammer and anvil like a blacksmith.

I heat the Sterling Silver or solid Bronze

metal rod in fire

until it is red hot,

and then hammer and

twist and split and curlicue it also

while it is hot.

Then I finish it by hand to a mirror shine."

"The more fabric you gather on the pin

the tighter it fastens."

"The more fabric you gather on the pin

the tighter it fastens."

JOHN & MOLLY SWAN-SHEERAN.
Copyright ©
Revised: 01 Dec 2012 14:54:58 -0700.

These were inspired by the ones worn by

the ancient Celts and Norse.

This was a secure way to fasten clothing

before buttons were invented.

To fasten the brooch you first push the straight pin

in and out of the fabric.

and swivel the circle so that the end slides under the point of the pin.

It is a wonderful and attractive way to fasten scarves,

shawls and sweaters today as it was for the capes

and cloaks of the Celts and Norse.

You can even lock

a woven purse closed with it.

Use one as a belt buckle on a sash.

As handy as a safety pin.

Molly demonstrates a brooch in this short video

"I make each one-of-a-kind clothing fastener using a

hammer and anvil like a blacksmith.

I heat the Sterling Silver or solid Bronze

metal rod in fire

until it is red hot,

and then hammer and

twist and split and curlicue it also

while it is hot.

Then I finish it by hand to a mirror shine."

"The more fabric you gather on the pin

the tighter it fastens."

"The more fabric you gather on the pin

the tighter it fastens."

JOHN & MOLLY SWAN-SHEERAN. Copyright © Revised: 01 Dec 2012 14:54:58 -0700.

JOHN & MOLLY SWAN-SHEERAN.
Copyright ©
Revised: 01 Dec 2012 14:54:58 -0700.