A mid Victorian Irish Tara brooch, by Waterhouse & Co, Dublin, decorated in relief with Celtic knotwork and other formal designs, the back stamped 'Waterhouse & Co, Queen's Jewellers, Dublin', 7cm wide, in fitted case
Modelled after the Tara brooch, a Celtic brooch of the pseudo-pennanular type made in c.700 AD discovered in August 1850, now in the National Museum of Ireland
Sold for £350
Estimated at £200 - £300
A mid Victorian Irish Tara brooch, by Waterhouse & Co, Dublin, decorated in relief with Celtic knotwork and other formal designs, the back stamped 'Waterhouse & Co, Queen's Jewellers, Dublin', 7cm wide, in fitted case
Modelled after the Tara brooch, a Celtic brooch of the pseudo-pennanular type made in c.700 AD discovered in August 1850, now in the National Museum of Ireland
Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 24th Apr, 2024
Public attendance is not permitted on the days of the auction:
Day One: 24 April - Jewellery & Watches
Day Two: 25 April - Objets de Vertu & Silver
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Friday 19 April 10am - 4pm
Saturday 20 April 10am - 1pm
Monday 22 April 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 23 April 10am - 4pm