Description The Tara Brooch is one of the most important remaining artifacts from the early Christian era in Ireland.It was created about 700 A.D. and is decorated with intertwined or knotwork designs.The design and techniques used in the creation of this brooch show the advanced state of jewellery making in Ireland in this period.The Tara Brooch was most likely made for a wealthy person,a male who wished to show off his high status in life.This national treasure was found on a beach near Bettystown Co. Meath in August 1850.The title of “Tara brooch” was soon attached to this artifact to raise its status, as this brooch was thought to be fit for a king to wear and the nearby hill of Tara was the ancient seat of the high kings of Ireland.This Tara brooch slate wall clock is designed and handmade in studio by the artist Colm Mc Cann .The body of this celtic clock is made from a carefully handcut , dome shaped piece of slate and is 250mm x 140mm in size.The clock face is cold cast in brass and is decorated with a celtic knotwork design.The Tara brooch design on this clock is also cold cast in brass.This clock is fitted with a high quality quartz movement which runs on one AA battery. Depending on the quality of the cell used the clock should run for up to one year before the cell needs to be replaced.This handmade Tara brooch clock is the perfect Irish wedding gift, or anniversary present for anyone who has Irish ancestry.This Tara brooch design is also available as a slate wall hanging plaque.To view please click the link below.
