I make a pendant based on a viking age insular trade weight.
Then I hack it up and turn it into a viking age insular trade weight 🤷♂️
While the Picts essentially remain a mystery it's always exciting what new discoveries are made about them every year. The ring is a bronze cast of my own wax carving, the coin hand stamped by myself and the glass bead (quite a common style in Northern Scotland) by @poleglassshop
There are diffrent ways to recreate a historical artefact. While some prefer a restored look, others might want an aged and broken look, as if the piece was just dug up.
Pictured is the Chelmsford Roman Figurine - the shiny and broken versions together. Which do you prefer?
Some new treasures are available now, take a look! In this precious bunch there is an improved version of the Whalebone Dragon Plaque pendant in silver.
This miniature piece is based on Viking grave find from Scar, Orkney.
This brooch is based on an artefact which was found in Edinburgh castle, a type of adornment from the late Iron Age/Roman period known as a “Dragonesque Brooch”.
There are many examples of similar brooches from that time period, all having a dragon-like figure.
Many Pictish symbols are shrouded in mystery, no one can say for sure what their significance is. A good example of this is the Z-Rod symbol which appears on many carved standing stones. It is usually carved together with another symbol.
What do you think could be the meaning behind the Z-Rod?
Viking stye money rings - commonly used in Early Medieval times as currency, now as precious heirlooms. These are all ready for posting! Which stye is your favourite? Twisted wire, stamped details, or intricate head terminals like the goddess Morrigan’s crows shown here?
With Summer Solstice approaching, let’s talk about sunwheels. One of the oldest, if not THE oldest, symbol in the world. Its meaning varies between different cultures, though commonly linked to sun worship.
What does this symbol mean to you? Do you celebrate Summer Solstice?
Scar Plaque Pendant in Silver - based on a Viking Age whale bone plaque found in Scar, Orkney. Available now!
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This heavy piece is based on the 10th century Anglo Saxon trewhiddle style pectoral cross from the Galloway Hoard which was buried in south western Scotland. The original must have been quite a significant piece of jewellery when it was made with very symbolic details.
