Irish Bog Oak Wood Brooch

Maker
Unknown Maker
Production date
1880s
 Description
Carved circular Brooch made from Irish Bog oak Wood. (see Research & Attribution for details on Irish Bog Oak). Outside edge of brooch is carved out to form seperate segments, known as a dental edge. The centre of the brooch is raised with a twisted rope design around the outside edge. "M I Z P A H" letters are placed around the centre and in the very centre is a symbol/ intaials.
History/Notes: Belonged to Mrs Eleanor Friar, mother of donor
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Object detail

Maker
Production date
1880s
Media/Materials
Irish Bog Oak, brass Metal
Measurements
Diameter: 34mm Height: 10mm
Production place
Ireland
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1979/68/15

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