Irish Antiques and Collectable Items

The small cauldron measures approx 3cm tall and is 5 cm across at the widest point. It is carved with shamrocks and harps. On the front is the coat of arms for Douglas. It has metal hooks and a metal handle. The three feet are wooden.

Condition of the wood is super. There is just one tiny chip to the top edge.

Victorian 1850 - 1899

This stunning 200 year old brooch was made in Exeter in 1810 and is a wonderful piece of Celtic style craftsmanship representing the Irish "Wild Geese" It is one of the most unusual pieces of Irish Jewellery that I have ever come across. I doubt if there is another one of its kind in circulation. A fantastic gift and highly collectable.

The Hallmarks on this item show Exeter 1810 (Lion & Castle) RDC

It is 2 inches wide approx and weighs 8.20 grams.

The History of the Wild Geese

During the period 1690 to 1730 , it is estimated that as many as 120,000 Irish sailed for the safe haven of mainland Europe. From 1710 to 1810, it is estimated that half a million Irish died fighting in French service alone. Many of them stowed away on merchant vessels smuggling wine from France to Ireland and became known as "the Wild Geese". The Wild Geese served not only in Catholic countries like France, Spain and Italy, but they also fought for such non-Catholic countries such as Russia, Germany and Austria. There were two Irish field Marshalls in the Austrian army, two in the Russian army, eight in the French army, five in Italian army, and twelve in the Spanish army during a 150 year span. That is one of the highest ranks given in any army. There were also two Irish field Marshalls who served under Napoleon and one notable, Bernando O'Higgins who led the liberation of Chile, Peru, and Columbia, is revered as a saint in South America. The name "Wild Geese" later became synonymous with the hundreds of thousands of Irish emigrants whose talents were to flower abroad as they could not do at home. In fact far from defeating Irish Catholicism the flight of the "Wild Geese" served to spread Irish influence throughout Europe.


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ANTIQUE OLD BOOK, MOORE'S IRISH MELODIES WITH Symphonies and Accompaniments BY SIR JOHN STEVENSON, MUS. DOC. AND SIR HENRY BISHOP, NEW EDITION. Interesting old book on IRISH MELODIES printed & published in Dublin by M.H. GILL & SON, 50 UPPER SACKVILLE STREET, DUBLIN 1882. It states in the "Notice to First Edition" that this edition is complete ; not a single one of the "IRISH MELODIES" has been omitted. Dark blue board covers with a Gilt harp to the spine, as well as one embossed to the rear cover, the binding is loose & the back cover has come away from the binding, but is still attached, the front cover has been taped back onto the binding, the spine is coming away from the binding to the back edge & has a tear through IRISH (see photos), there is an ink inscription to one of the fly pages as follows: Mary Josephine Clarke, Plymouth Sep 1882. Some pencil entries to some of the pages, 261 pages, some foxing to mainly the last & first few pages. The book is a bit tired & worn, but it is interesting as a reference work for these old Irish Melodies & collectable for its historical content of them, overall it is in QGC for its age.
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Stunning Antique Silver Thistle Brooch with large Smokey Lemon Topaz. Very unusual fastener. Very pretty Scottish Gift.

Tested Silver but not hallmarked. Lovely Victorian item

5.00cm long. 4.80 Grams weight approx.
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A vintage, Celtic design, solid silver brooch with a large central black agate and interwoven design.

Stamped 925 for solid/sterling silver.

Condition: In EXCELLENT condition, no splits or restoration. The catch works perfectly well.

Measurements approx: 6 cms long x 1.5 cms at widest point. Weight 7.2grams

A vintage solid silver Celtic design brooch

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THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE SOLID SILVER CELTIC CROSS WITH THE CELTIC PATTERN AND A AMETHYST STONE IN THE CENTRE OF THE CROSS. HALLMARKED SIL FOR SILVER.

SIZE 4.50 cm X 2.30 cm approx
WEIGHT 8.00 g approx
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This is a brooch made of gold tone tubular metal in the Scottish loose knots design, set with a faux cairngorm.

It is in good condition and a beautiful example of Victorian craftsmanship at an affordable price.

The brooch measures 4.1 cms (1-5/8") by 2.3 cms (almost 7/8").

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Antique Iron Corkscrew Victorian / Edwardian found in Ireland in a Public house. Highly collectable.
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This old Iron Corkscrew from the Victorian / Edwardian period was found in an Irish public house. These items are very collectable.
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This is a beautiful classic Scottish sterling silver thistle brooch.

A Scottish silver pin which is designed as a thistle . It is hallmarked to the back with 'Silver'.

It measures 4cm x 4cm and is in excellent original condition.

It is supplied in a presentation box.
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This is a stunning Victorian Agate Cross Brooch. It has an eye at the top and may also be worn as a pendant. The cross is believed to be Scottish. It is a surpurbe example of fine Victorian craftsmanship.

Size: 6.00 cm x 3.00 cm (2.50" x 1.25") approx.
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Antique Gold Celtic Knot Pin with Red Stone. Good vintage condition. Eye catching but discrete.


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Staigue Fort

Staigue Fort, Castle Cove, Co Kerry, EIRE.

This original ceramic was created by Cara Turner. it is 11cm x 4.5cm approx.

Staigue Fort is one of the largest and finest stone forts in Ireland and was probably built in th early centuries AD before Christianity came to Ireland. It must have been in the home of a very wealthy landowner or chieftain who had a great need for security.

A wall up to six metres high and four metres thick - built entirely without mortar - encloses an area thirty metres in diameter. Several near-vertical masonry joints are visible in the wall, and these may indicate that the fort was built in stages rather than in one continuous operation. The fort was entered through a narrow, lintel-covered passage in the wall.

The fort was home of the chieftain's family, guards and servants, and would have been full of houses, out-buildings, and possibly tents or other temporary structures. No buildings survive today, though two small chambers are contained within the wall. The top of the wall was reached by a series of steps which criss-crossed against the inside of the wall. An earthen bank and ditch around the fort gave further protection.

This hand crafted ceramic would also make a great Irish Incense burner, so don't forget to order some sacks of turf incense to go with it.



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Solid silver brooch featuring the famous eternal Celtic interlacings. Fully hallmarked at the back.

Size: 4.00cm x 2.00cm
Weight: 5.70g
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Unusual Victorian Silver Round Celtic Shield Brooch

Size: 38.00 mm
Weight: 10.20 g
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Antique silver plaid brooch set with natural rich amethyst (with inclusions)

Dia: 3.00 cm
Weight: 5.60 g
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Rare Edwardian / Art Deco Real Green Jade Gilt Cufflinks. The perfect gift for an Irish man of taste.
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This box is quite outstanding, it has jade green panels trimmed with tortoiseshell and is lined with cedarwood. The workmanship is of wonderful quality.

Size: 10.50 cm x 10.50 cm x 6.00 cm (4" x 4" x 2.5") approx.

The box would be perfect for storing Irish Turf Incense.







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A Crown Cork Bottle Opener was found in nearly every Irish Household. A great piece of Irish memrobelia.

This is a fine quality silver Celtic Tara brooch in excellent vintage condition. It has a full hallmark for 1906

This is a stunning three diamintional Edwardian Brooch it would make the perfect gift for a special occasion such as an Anniversary.

Size: 3.60cm x 3.80cm
Weight: 6.50g
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This is an unusual and rare Victorian Scottish Antique carved from Stag Horn or Ivory. I'ts just one of the special Celtic objects that we or offering on this new section of our Irish Incense web site.

Delicate objects are hard to find as they do not normally survive in such good condition.
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Lovely Irish style Rose Gold Cross with nice engraving. Hallmarked Birmingham 1918

Size: 2.50cm x 2.00cm

Weight: 1.2g

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This is a stunning Tara Broach, Arts & Craft Period, Circa late 1800's. It is a one off and highly collectable.

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A very traditional genuine silver open work Celtic thistle brooch. The word 'SILVER' is impressed on the back - an indication of it's age along with the pin being slightly longer than the brooch. I believe this could date back to the Art Deco era - mid to late 30's. Two detailed thistles with leaves set across an open circular design. Very elegant and traditional. It has a roll over safety clasp. A beautiful vintage brooch in good wearable condition.

Dia: 1.75cm
Weight: 4.50g


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A very unusual Gold Cross set with a turquoise stone and seed pearls. Circa 1900 - 1920 fitted with new gold plated chain.

Size: 3.50 cm x 2.00 cm (1.50" x 0.75")
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This is a beautiful old arts & crafts sterling silver pin brooch circa 1890-1900. It has a clear crystal stone that has been cut on the back and around the edge of the top into many fine facets which catch the light beautifully.

It is set into the pierced silver mount which is a simple Celtic design. It is marked 'sterling' on the catch, the brooch is in excellent condition with no damage to it anywhere.

Size: 27mm (1") x 12mm (0.5") x 8mm (0.25") deep.
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This is a beautiful classic Scottish silver Iona shawl / kilt pin.

A Scottish silver pin which is decorated with a classic engraved celtic design. It is hallmarked to the back with the Edinburgh assay for 1931 and signed Mc.

It measures 4cm in length and is in excellent original condition.


It is supplied in a presentation box.

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Gold on silver brooch with a central Irish Harp against leaf patterning.

Clear Hallmark on back for Chester 1916.

This brooch must have been worn by a brave woman in England as it is hallmarked 1916 the year of the Irish Uprising

Measures: 4.00cm x 1.30cm
Weight: 3.50g

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Superb Rare Antique Currach Model. Hand Crafted in the early to mid 1800's

The Model is in wonderful condition and measures approx 23" long by 5" It probably dates from the 1830's but could be earlier.

The Currach is Finely done to the last detail of the actual boat with a canvas bottom. It comes with 4 oars.

A Currach or Curach is a type of Irish boat with a wooden frame, over which animal skins or hides were once stretched - nowadays canvas is more usual. It is sometimes anglicised as "Curragh". The construction and design of the currach is unique to the west coasts of Ireland and Scotland, with variations in size and shape by region. It is referred to as a naomhóg in counties Cork and Kerry and as a "canoe" in West Clare. It is related to the Welsh coracle, but can in fact cover far larger craft than the Welsh version. The traditional all wooden rowing boat found on the west coast of Connacht is also called a Currach or Currach Adhmaid "wooden Currach" Its style of construction is very similar to the canvas covered Currach. A larger version of this is known as a Bád Iomartha.

This boat was crafted at around the time of the Irish Potato Famine when thousands of Irish people were emigrating to America. It's a rare piece of Irish American History.

Would look fantastic on display in an Irish Bar, Club, Company Board Room or an Irish Household.


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Small, beautiful Tara Brooch, set with green stones on silver coloured metal. No makers marks. Set with 22 Marcasite and 3 green stones, all stones are there. 3 cm long approx. Excellent conditoin.. Collectable and practicle gift.

Dia: 2.25cm


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Simple Celtic design with central Citrine Stone, believed to be Arts & Crafts vintage. Well crafted piece at bargain price.

Size 4.00 cm (1.65 Ins) Approx
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A vintage sterling silver pennanular brooch adorned with a central dirk, set with a trio of petite onyx stones. The border is decorated with an eternal Celtic knot. This traditional and symbolic Scottish piece is fitted with a secure clasp and clearly stamped: 925 (Sterling Silver)


Size: 45mm x 30mm,
Weight: 4.90g.

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ANTIQUE IRISH BADGE

Very unusual Brass badge with the symbols of a belt, shillelagh and harp inlaid with polished stones,
"Erin" engraved at top.

Pre1940's


Approx 3cm in diameter

Backstamp of W.C. & S. within a shamrock

In Overall good condition



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This beautiful Tara Brooch has a Dublin Hallmark and P.A for Peter Aitken (Silversmith) Glasgow for 1828. It is a traditional design that has been on many Tara Brooch's over the years.

Size: 2.00 Inches at widest point 5.00 cm. Weight 10.20 grams
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