THE BOOK OF KELLS

MONICA'S INTERLACE

This piece is pure interlace work based on the Book of Kells, the high period of this kind of work. Monica is the wife of Kieran, the maker.

Size..........2.0ins.(5.0cms.)
Chain..........24"(50 cms.)
Price..........Eur 52.

FOUR BIRDS

In the same Book of Kells style and using the repeat of a motif, consistent with style of the period, this piece was made by Ben.

Size..........2.0 ins.(5.0 cms.)
Chain..........28"(50 cms.)
Price..........Eur 120

BIRD EARRINGS

Matching the Four Birds pendant these earrings show just one of the birds

Size..........1 ins.(2.5 cms.)
Price..........Eur 38

CELTIC PLOUGH

Called so because its basic form resembles the Great Bear, and in clean, pure interlace, the piece is made by Pat.

Size..........1.5 ins.(3.7 cms.)
Chain..........28"(50 cms.)
Price..........Eur 64

PLOUGH EARRINGS

Earrings to match the pendant above.

Size..........1 ins.(2.5 cms.)
Price..........Eur 32

CELTIC SERPENT

The Celtic artists of this period began to use animals and plants in their work. This piece incorporates a serpent, very unusual as Ireland does not have such creatures. The piece is set off by a drop of faceted topaz.

Size..........2.5 ins.(6.0 cms.)
Chain..........24"(50 cms.)
Price..........Eur 78

MURPHY'S HERON

The One of the finest pieces of metal artifacts ever made is the Ardagh Chalice. The atristic balance employed, and the craftsmanship and techniques employed, have yet to be equalled. We have used an element of the chalice to create this pieece.

Width..........2.5 ins.(7.5cms.)
Price..........Eur 70

ROUND PIERCED PENDANT

This piece is the creation of Patrick Dolan, it is pure mathematical interlace.

Width..........1.25 ins.(3.0 cms.)
Price..........Eur 34

THREE LEAVES

Thought to have represented the Trinity, This simple interlace,or variations of it, was often used as a corner filler on a more complex design.

Width..........1.0 ins.(2.5 cms.)
Price..........Eur 36

CONG BIRD

This bird is taken from the Cong Cross, a large processional cross made in the 11th century.

Width..........5 ins.(12.0 cms.)
Price..........Eur 120

ARDAGH RING

The Ardagh Chalice was made in the 8th century, and is one of the finest pieces of metalwork ever created. we based a number of pieces on details from the chalice, including this ring , and the bracelet below

Width..........1.0 ins.(2.5 cms.)
Price..........Eur 35

ARDAGH BANGLE



Width..........7 ins.(16.0 cms.)
Price..........Eur 120



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