Iona - a Scottish provincial annular brooch
£280
Auction: 13 February 2008 at 11:00 GMT
Description
by Alexander Ritchie of Iona, marked A.R, IONA (both incuse), Glasgow 1934-1935, with intertwined Celtic beast separated by knotwork bosses, with integral pin; together with a small galleon brooch by Alexander Ritchie, marked ICA, Birmingham 1932-1933, the galleon in full sail with pierced and engraved details (2)
Dimensions
Annular brooch 5cm diameter, galleon brooch 2cm wide
Footnote
Reference: For an illustration of the annular brooch in this lot see 'Iona Celtic Art' by E. M MacArthur page 68 and from an original stock photo page 69