W-79-0781
Irish Bog Oak Carved Rose, Shamrock and Thistle Brooch Pin
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DETAILS
An antique pin hand carved of bog oak with a thistle to represent Scotland, shamrocks for Ireland and a rose for England. Bog oak is a fossilized wood or peat found in Ireland. Bog oak jewelry was worn for mourning but also was fashionable during the Victorian era as a sentimental piece of jewelry to remember someone you love.
STYLE
Victorian
COLOR(S)
Brownish-black
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Ireland
MARKS
Unmarked
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1880
DIMENSIONS
Width 2.25 Depth 0.75 Height 2 inches
