A Victorian Irish Tara brooch, pierce-decorated with formal Celtic designs, the back stamped Waterhouse, Dublin, 6.5cm wide, and another similar gilt Tara brooch, the back incised with runic motifs, and having registration of design lozenge for 1849, 5.8cm wide. (2)
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 £280
Estimated at £150 - £200
A Victorian Irish Tara brooch, pierce-decorated with formal Celtic designs, the back stamped Waterhouse, Dublin, 6.5cm wide, and another similar gilt Tara brooch, the back incised with runic motifs, and having registration of design lozenge for 1849, 5.8cm wide. (2)
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