Birka Brooch; This is a plainer style that was very common in the Viking period. It is well documented and widely found. It's very similar to an original Viking Age brooch in my collection. It's only about 1 1/8" wide. Imported from Sweden.
The price in
bronze is $25, the price in silver is $40.
Irish Museum Brooch#R-25, This is a great piece with red glass enameled "jewels" and a steel pin that is particularly nice if you wish to limit the size of the hole it makes in the cloth. A heavy casting of bronze, it is about 3" tall and thepin is about 4 1/2" long. The price is $52.
Killkenny Brooch#B15 This brooch is a classic example of the mixture of Irish and Anglo-Saxon traditions. The original was made of hammered silver and has a complex openwork panel of four animals separated by grooved bands and domed bosses. The original had ogham runes inscribed on the back surface. 900 C.E. County Killkenny, Ireland. The original piece is in the British Museum.
The piece is is about 2 3/8" across.
The price is $75 in silver,
and $(sold out) in bronze.
Silver Orkney Islands Brooch#B26s; This is a magnificent sterling silver version of the Orkney Islands Brooch, with garnet or lapis cabochons. $150.
Three Stone Sea Dragon Brooch#B17 is another version, more elaborate and a little closer to the original. It's about 2 3/4" across and the pin is about 4 1/4" long.
In bronze with green Irish Agate eyes, the price is $65.
in silver with either lapis or garnet eyes it is $150.
Freya's Falcons #B30, this is a great early Norse brooch. The original was found in Clogh Co, Ireland and dates from the 7th-8th century. About 2 1/8" across, the pin is about 3 1/4" long.
Price in bronze with green agate eyes, $50 (one in stock).
Price in silver with amber eyes, $100 (one in stock).
Large Dragon BroochThe Large Dragon Brooch is a big, heavy piece of bronze. The pin is over 6 1/2" long and quite thick. The brooch is ovr 4" across. It is suitable for the great kilt or similar applications.
In bronze, $75.
Greb Brooch
#1210; This one is just slightly larger, but stillmostly for decoration. It's about 1 5/8" across and has a stylized bird.
In silver it is $40,
in bronze, $20.
Cat Brooch
#1211; Here's a stylized celtic cat. It's about 1 5/8" across.
In silver it is $40,
in bronze, $20.
Peacock Brooch
#1212; Similar, with a highly stylized peacock. It's about 1 5/8" across.
In silver it is $40,
in bronze, $20.
Stag Brooch
#1213; And once more with a Stag motif. It's about 1 5/8" across.
In silver it is $40
in bronze, $20.
Shipping and handling is $6 per order (not per item) anywhere in the US.
Standard shipping is by Priority Post, insured if warranted by the value of
the order. This doesn't actually cover the cost in most cases, but it's
easy to calculate, and is my way of saying "thank you". Shipping is available
for most other parts of the world, but usually costs more. Email for a quote. Note;
shipping to Canada can be very slow.
New York State residents should add sales tax.
Most folks use a credit card and the
encrypted secure order form. If you prefer, you can FAX your order to
716-731-3715. I'll need the type of card (Discover, Visa, or Master Charge),
card number and expiration date. If course I'll also need to know what you
are buying, and where to send it. Please include your e-mail
address.
If you don't have a FAX, you can call that same number, and if your
timing is good just speak to me. No collect calls.
If instant gratification is unavailable, you can always send a Postal
Money Order or check to:
Ragweed Forge
PO Box 326
Sanborn, NY 14132
The Postal Snail may be slow, but he's faithful and discreet. Checks may
be held for clearance, so if you're in a hurry, use a money order.
Everything on the page should be on hand and ready to ship. However some
items may be short supply, so if you are ordering by mail, you might want to
e-mail first so that I can hold your item
(ragnar@ragweedforge.com).
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