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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."
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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
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JOHN & MOLLY SWAN-SHEERAN.
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