Stunning antique Irish ornately carved large bog oak harp brooch with 9ct gold embellishments
The brooch measures approx 7x5cm
The carving is exquisite with mythical Celtic beast breathing out all sorts of figures and symbols along the top of the harp, the side with the overlaid gold shamrocks is covered in celtic knot pattern and the opposite is also covered in carving
The strings & fittings and the back clasp is also gold
Not hallmarked but has been tested as at least 9ct gold
Into the reverse is what looks like a makers mark which I cant decipher and the number 8 and scratched/etched above it is a name which could be Paddy and 1884
Weighs 14.45g
Good antique condition with a split to the wood mid top- please check photos