THE RAMS HORN STUDIO

Here is a boldly handsome, traditional Celtic style brooch that was completely designed and hand crafted by James Edward Boyle. This size is perfect for men but often worn by women as well. this piece is popular with reenactors and with weavers. It is cast in fine, lead free, jeweler's pewter and antiqued by hand as shown in the picture.  This penannular brooch actually works like the ancient originals found in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.  It is 3 inches across and finely detailed.   To wear this brooch the fabric is drawn through the center opening and then the pin part is rotated thus trapping the fabric so the pin cannot release while being worn. The Vikings also used this type of brooch to fasten their capes and cloaks about their shoulders.  Many have been found in Norse graves.  It is perfect to pin a heavy shawl or cape.  We sell these to renaissance fair people as well and they have been a hugely popular. This is just what the men need for their great kilts ! They are used frequently by our spinning and weaving customers to pin their shawls. The tongue pin part will slip through coarse or fine weave without leaving a big hole as some brooches of this kind do.  Do to its size and weight this design works best on a medium to heavy fabric.

 This Brooch is excellent for scarves, shawls and shoulder tartan. This is a traditional Celtic style  brooch that was completely designed and hand crafted by James Boyle.  It is cast in fine, lead free, jeweler's pewter and antiqued by hand as shown in the picture.  This is a wonderful, medium,  penannular brooch that actually works like the originals dug up in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.  It is 2 inches across and finely detailed.   To wear this brooch the fabric is drawn through the center opening and then the pin part is rotated  thus trapping the fabric so the pin cannot release while being worn . The Vikings also used this type of brooch to fasten their capes and cloaks about their shoulders.  Many have been found in Norse graves.  It is perfect to pin a heavy shawl or cape.  We sell these to reenacting, and renaissance fair people and they have been a hugely popular.  They are used frequently by our spinning and weaving customers to pin their shawls. The tongue pin part will slip through coarse or fine weave without leaving a big hole as some brooches of this kind do.  Do to its size and weight this design works best on a heavy or medium weight fabric.

This size is excellent for scarves and lighter shoulder tartan too. We had so many requests for a small penannular we developed this size which works on almost any garment. This is a traditional Celtic style brooch that was completely designed and hand crafted by James Boyle.  It is cast in fine, lead free, jeweler's pewter and antiqued by hand as shown in the picture.  This is a wonderful, small,  penannular brooch that actually works like the originals dug up in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.  It is 1 3/4 inches across and finely detailed.   To wear this brooch the fabric is drawn through the center opening and then the pin part is rotated,  thus trapping the fabric so the pin cannot release while being worn . The Vikings also used this type of brooch to fasten their capes and cloaks about their shoulders.  Many have been found in Norse graves.  It is perfect to pin a heavy shawl or cape.  We sell these to reenacting, and renaissance fair people  and they have been a hugely popular.  They are used frequently by our spinning and weaving customers to pin their shawls. The tongue pin part will slip through coarse or fine weave without leaving a big hole as some brooches of this kind do.  Do to its size and weight this design works best on a light or medium weight fabric.  Very light weight material like very fine, cashmere shawls may be a little too light however.  If you want a brooch that is very adaptible this may be the one for you.

Celtic Canines Tryptic is one of our most popular designs.   Cast in 100% lead free pewter it is a most striking clasp.  Each side's disc is slightly over 1 and 1/2 inches across. The design was loosely based on a knotwork pattern on a Scottish stone but the design was reinterpreted  by the artist Beth Maxwell Boyle. This is a large 3  7/8 inch Celtic clasp meant for a cape or cloak.  The three eyelets are provided on each side to sew the clasp at the throat of any riding or fencing cape.  We sell these to hand spinners, Renaissance artisans, and reenacters and they are meant to endure hard wear without bending or breaking.  Many imported clasps can only be used on light fabric.  These are cast of the finest grade of lead-free jewelers pewter and are designed to work on heavy wool, velvet or whatever. The discs are slightly domed and the piece has an antique finish as shown.   For more fine Celtic jewelry check our other auctions running currently on eBay.  See the matching earrings to the Celtic Canine Clasp,  brooch and buttons now being offered on this site.  

This Celtic clasp  was designed and hand cast by the artist/jeweler, James Edward Boyle. The engraved knot work was taken from Bain and is a wonderful Celtic, zoomorphic, horse design. This is a large 3  7/8 inch Celtic clasp meant for a cape or cloak.  The three eyelets on each side are provided to sew the clasp at the throat of any riding or fencing cape.  We sell these to hand spinners, reenacters and Renaissance artisans and they are meant to endure hard ware without bending or breaking.  Many imported pewter clasps can only be used on light fabric.  These are cast of the finest grade of lead-free jewelers pewter and are designed to work on heavy wool,  velvet or whatever. The discs are slightly domed and the piece has an antique finish as shown.   For more fine Celtic jewelry check our other auctions running currently on eBay.  Be sure to look for the matching earrings and brooch to the Celtic Horse Clasp.  

This is a large 3  7/8 inch Celtic clasp meant for a cape or cloak.  The three eyelets on each side are provided to sew the clasp at the throat of any riding or fencing cape.  We sell these to hand spinners, reenacters and Renaissance artisans and they are meant to endure hard wear without bending or breaking.  Many imported clasps can only be used on light fabric.  These are cast of the finest grade of lead-free jewelers pewter and are designed to work on heavy wool,  velvet or whatever. The discs are slightly domed and the piece has an antique finish as shown.   For more fine Celtic jewelry and matching buttons and brooch,  check our other auctions running currently on eBay.  Coming soon, matching earrings to the Celtic Warriors Clasp and Brooch. 

These Smaller Celtic horse clasps are really wonderful.  Each clasp has a hook and an eye.  These clasps are perfect for the neck of a tunic. They are to be sewn on by the eyelets. The design of these clasps was carefully engineered so that they are both sturdy and light weight.  This clasp can be used on a light weight cloak or opera cape.  They are so perfect sewn on Cardigan sweaters or to close the front of Norwegian style sweaters.    These are so ideal for knitters and weavers.  Ren. faire and SCA folks need this type closure for their garments.   If you need a "heavy" cape clasp, check our other clasps on this page. All our pewter is 100% lead free and hand cast here in our studio in Western, NY by James E. Boyle. The quality of these clasps is higher than the soft pewter imported clasps. The clasps measure 2  1/2 inches across when closed, including the eyelets.

 This  small Celtic Spiral clasp is really wonderful.  Each clasp has a hook and an eye.  These clasps are perfect for the neck of a tunic. They are to be sewn on by the eyelets. The design of these clasps was carefully engineered so that they are both sturdy and light weight.  This clasp can be used on a light weight cloak or opera cape.  They are so perfect sewn on Cardigan sweaters or to close the front of Norwegian style sweaters.    These are so ideal for knitters and weavers.  Ren. faire and SCA folks need this type closure for their garments.   If you need a "heavy" cape clasp, check our other clasps on this page. All our pewter is 100% lead free and hand cast here in our studio in Western, NY by James E. Boyle. The quality of these clasps is higher than the soft pewter imported clasps. The clasps measure 2  1/2 inches across when closed, including the eyelets.

 This Small Celtic Knot clasp is really wonderful.  Each clasp has a hook and an eye.  These clasps are perfect for the neck of a tunic. They are to be sewn on by the eyelets. The design of these clasps was carefully engineered so that they are both sturdy and light weight.  This clasp can be used on a light weight cloak or opera cape.  They are so perfect sewn on Cardigan sweaters or to close the front of Norwegian style sweaters.    These are so ideal for knitters and weavers.  Ren. faire and SCA folks need this type closure for their garments.   If you need a "heavy" cape clasp, check our other clasps on this page. All our pewter is 100% lead free and hand cast here in our studio in Western, NY by James E. Boyle. The quality of these clasps is higher than the soft pewter imported clasps. The clasps measure 2  1/2 inches across when closed, including the eyelets.