Hunterston Brooch smaller version
£170.00
If you’d like a smaller version of our Hunterston solid silver brooch, this is the perfect choice. A subtler of the brooch jewellery, this can be worn as part of an everyday outfit, or with an outfit for a special occasion. This unique, stunning piece of jewellery is a replica of the original Hunterston brooch and shares all the same detail, including the centre cross representing the risen Christ. A simple yet truly exquisite design, this silver brooch makes the perfect gift for a loved one or why not just treat yourself?
You will find this brooch presented in a stunning jewellery gift box in red suede, as well as an outer box with a bow to make it truly special.
Brooch measures: approx. 1 1/4ins – 3 cms
Hunterston Brooch smaller version, in solid silver
During the autumn of 1826, in the ancient woodland of Hawking Crag on the Hunterston estate, two labourers happened upon an exceptional brooch that had been missing for hundreds of years. The spot was close to where the battle of Largs had taken place in 1263, leading historians to speculate that the brooch was lost during that conflict.
The style of this Celtic brooch can be dated to about AD 700, a time that is considered to have been the golden age of this type of work. It is the feat of a highly accomplished jeweller whose mastery of Scottish-Irish and Anglo-Saxon techniques can be seen in his creation.
The Hunterston brooch is unusually large in comparison to other Celtic brooches that have survived this era. It is rich in symbolism, featuring filigree depictions of interlacing animals typically associated with Celtic mythology. In its central panel is a cross that can be understood to symbolize the resurrection of Christ, making it one of the earliest pieces of art in Scotland to wed Christian imagery to Celtic culture.
Although the original owner remains a mystery, everything about this ornament, from its exquisite detail to its precious amber insets, suggests it was created for a person of high status and great importance.
During a Viking raid that took place 200 years after its creation, the brooch fell into the hands of two Vikings, whose inscriptions in Scandinavian runes, 'Melbridga owns this brooch Lawman in Lar' and 'Olfriti owns this brooch', are still visible to this day.
The Hunterston brooch is considered to be one of the most iconic and exceptional of its kind to survive. It is a piece of art combining different styles and demonstrating the emergence of a uniquely Celtic style.
The Hunterston Brooch smaller version is made to order. Please allow 6 weeks. Each brooch is hallmarked
