Scottish 1975 Silver Burrian Eagle Brooch Ola Gorie Viking

Scottish 1975 Silver Burrian Eagle Brooch Ola Gorie Viking

Scottish 1975 Silver Burrian Eagle Brooch Ola Gorie Viking

Rare Sterling Silver Burrian Eagle Brooch. Dimensions: Around 2" x 1 5/8" [5.2cm x 4.2 cm] Weight around 22.0g.

Hallmarked in Edinburgh with the letter A which indicates 1975. In good vintage condition with minor surface scratches and one small black spot on the front near its claw, have not silver dipped as some folk like the contrast of the slightly tarnished textured areas. Hinge catch and pin are in good working order. Supplied in a lovely Ola Gorie presentation gift box. Burrian is in Harray in the Orkney islands an incised cross was found along with an impressive eagle, quite similar to the one carved on the standing stone at the Brough o' Birsay, a crescent and V rod and mirror symbols.

The cross, like many other remnants of Orkney's past now resides in Edinburgh but the eagle can be viewed at the Orkney Museum in Kirkwall. The last 9 pictures are not part of this listing. Ola Gorie is one of Britains most important jewellery designers of recent times. A pioneer in the 1960s, she explored her Celtic and Norse heritage to find inspiration for stylish, wearable, modern jewellery. Her designs have continued to break new ground, and influence a generation of designers.

Her early pieces quickly gained approval at home and abroad, and her name became synonymous with stylish, finely crafted jewellery. She was awarded an MBE in 1999 in recognition of her work both as a designer and as a founder of the modern jewellery industry.

This honour was welcomed by the many loyal customers and collectors of Ola Gories jewellery around the world, as fitting recognition for the long-standing quality of her designs. The item "Scottish 1975 Silver Burrian Eagle Brooch Ola Gorie Viking" is in sale since Wednesday, October 16, 2013.

This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Fine Jewellery\Fine Brooches & Pins\Precious Metal without Stones". The seller is "shawn29664" and is located in kirkwall, Orkney.

This item can be shipped worldwide.


Scottish 1975 Silver Burrian Eagle Brooch Ola Gorie Viking