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bracelet / 'Brian Boru' harp, 1850

Bracelet. Thomas Bennett, Dublin, c.1850. Bangle bracelet made of Wicklow gold and set with bog oak shamrocks. The centrepiece is a representation of the 'Brian Boru' harp. In original presentation box of dark blue/green leather, stamped with the jeweller's name.

 

document / Helen Faucit, 1845

Framed address presented to Helen Faucit on the occasion of the presentation to her of The Burton Brooch, 1846 - 7. (Wicklow gold with an emerald and made by Edmond Johnson for West & Son, Dublin, this brooch was designed by Frederick Burton, RHA). It was commissioned by a group of 'gentlemen of...