Self taught goldsmith from North East Scotland specialising in Historical reproduction and experimental archaeology
Joined June 2023
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These pendants are based on two seperate insular mount finds from Water Newton, Cambridgeshire and Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire. Found 200km apart but absolutely identical. The original artefacts give a fascinating glimpse into Viking age trade networks!
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Scar Plaque Pendant in Silver - based on a Viking Age whale bone plaque found in Scar, Orkney. Available now!
#viking #vikingjewellery #orkney #handmadeinscotland
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Some new treasures are available now, take a look! In this precious bunch there is an improved version of the Whalebone Dragon Plaque pendant in silver.
This miniature piece is based on Viking grave find from Scar, Orkney.
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With Summer Solstice approaching, let’s talk about sunwheels. One of the oldest, if not THE oldest, symbol in the world. Its meaning varies between different cultures, though commonly linked to sun worship.
What does this symbol mean to you? Do you celebrate Summer Solstice?
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Viking stye money rings - commonly used in Early Medieval times as currency, now as precious heirlooms. These are all ready for posting! Which stye is your favourite? Twisted wire, stamped details, or intricate head terminals like the goddess Morrigan’s crows shown here?
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A wax carving I started over a year ago but have revisited (the green bits mostly) over the last few days and just need to finish off. Ireland: Unprovenanced Insular object turned into a brooch, possibly Islandbridge. Once cast in bronze the whole thing will be gold plated.
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I make a pendant based on a viking age insular trade weight.
Then I hack it up and turn it into a viking age insular trade weight 🤷♂️
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This brooch is based on an artefact which was found in Edinburgh castle, a type of adornment from the late Iron Age/Roman period known as a “Dragonesque Brooch”.
There are many examples of similar brooches from that time period, all having a dragon-like figure.
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This heavy piece is based on the 10th century Anglo Saxon trewhiddle style pectoral cross from the Galloway Hoard which was buried in south western Scotland. The original must have been quite a significant piece of jewellery when it was made with very symbolic details.
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While the Picts essentially remain a mystery it's always exciting what new discoveries are made about them every year. The ring is a bronze cast of my own wax carving, the coin hand stamped by myself and the glass bead (quite a common style in Northern Scotland) by @poleglassshop
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There are diffrent ways to recreate a historical artefact. While some prefer a restored look, others might want an aged and broken look, as if the piece was just dug up.
Pictured is the Chelmsford Roman Figurine - the shiny and broken versions together. Which do you prefer?
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Many Pictish symbols are shrouded in mystery, no one can say for sure what their significance is. A good example of this is the Z-Rod symbol which appears on many carved standing stones, usually with another symbol.
What do you think could be the meaning behind the Z-Rod?
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Just uploaded a bunch of new pieces to the website under the "new" section. Many of these are unique pieces so act fast before they are gone forever :)
#pictish #anglosaxon #viking
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casting a silver pendant based on the Kings Worthy "Woden" or "WAINE" mount.
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A nice hoard of jewellery is getting posted today! Thank you for your support.❤️ Do you see your new treasures here?
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The Montrose Pictish Ring - a hefty piece of Scottish history in silver and garnet.✨
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Hope you're all having a good week so far! Got a lot of open orders right now but working through them to get a good chunk posted to you on Friday! Lots of stones to set and polishing to do on Thursday. 💪
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This beautiful Pictish ring is based on a gilt silver bezel found by a detectorist near Montrose. Its similarities to the Burghead ring are very self evident and being made from precious metal will complete your high status Pictish reenactment kit with a touch of regality.
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Some really special orders are heading to the post office! Do you see yours in the photos?
#pictish #anglosaxon #sheelanagig #stbrigid #celticart
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This intricate ring is based on a broken ring fragment from Iona which is now in the National Museum of Scotland.
It has parallels in Pictish, Saxon and Irish cultures but the origin of the ring’s manufacture is not known for sure.
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