Rural Life Series

Rural Life Series

This is a collection of pewter jewelry depicting various animals and themes from country life.

These finely crafted pieces were designed here in western, NY by James and Beth Boyle. You will find wonderful creations in this collection of classic country themes and livestock carvings. Most of our designs are carved directly from live subjects or photographs and are signed by the artists.

Draft Horse Head Pin

Draft Horse or Pony Head Study

This pin could be a pulling pony or a draft horse. The horse is wearing farm or logging harness as you can see the collar with heavy hames. This pin is 1 1/4 " tall. It was carved by artist/jeweler Beth Maxwell Boyle. The pin was hand cast in lead free jeweler's pewter and polished to a nice bright finish. The findings are hand soldered. This can be worn on a man's hat or on a lady's jacket!

Rabbit or Hare Pin

This is a super little tack pin that secures to your clothing with two pins so it can't swivel around. I just love this realistic rabbit. We reproduced this from a 19th Century stamping and it looks excellent in antiqued pewter which brings out the detail. This rabbit looks like he is running swiftly from a predator. He almost looks like a European hare with his powerful back legs and long ears. This pin would be a nice gift for a rabbit fancier or for some one who runs beagles and hunts. It certainly is not too feminine for a gentleman to wear on a hat or vest. We have Mini Rex rabbits that look allot like this fellow. The casting was done by James Boyle here in our country studio in Western, NY. The findings are cast in place. The pewter is completely lead-free so a child is safe wearing this smart little rabbit casting. The pin is 1 and 1/2 inches long.

Rabbit Earrings

These wonderful little rabbits are looking over their shoulders at a cabbage or something and have a definite Beatrix Potter sort of look. This design was taken from and old English piece and converted into earrings that are light and whimsical! The little pewter bunnies hang from surgical steel,French style, wires.

Ox Yoke Pin

This wonderful little ox yoke pin is cast from lead-free jeweler's pewter. It is finely detailed right down to the woodgrain on the yoke. This yoke pin has a heavy metal closure and pin with safety fastener. The ox yoke pin would make a lovely gift for someone who collects country antiques or loves American history! It is about 2 inches wide. Each one is hand cast by James E. Boyle and all findings are hand soldered. Jim designed this for the oxen pulls in Pennsylvania we go to with our neighbors who work Devons, Milking Shorthorns, and Swiss. They are wonderful sight to behold. The ox yoke is often used as a Christian symbol as well. This little yoke can be pinned to a man's hat or worn by a lady! Cattle and oxen drovers, step right up and get this for your hat or oilskins!

Anvil Necklace

This is a new item we added at the request of a Blacksmith in Georgia. The little anvil is a highly detailed miniature of a real anvil. If you love horses , you will love this! If you happen to be married to a blacksmith, farrier, or metal worker or are one yourself this is a must have. Unlike real anvils this is VERY light! It is cast in leadfree, jeweler's pewter. The mini anvil hangs from a silver washed, 24 inch, steel chain. This is suitable for either sex!

Anvil Earrings

This is a new item we added at the request of a Blacksmith in Georgia. Each little anvil is a highly detailed miniature of a real anvil. If you love horses , you will love these! If you happen to be married to a blacksmith, farrier, or metal worker or are one yourself these are a must have. Unlike real anvils these are VERY light, comfortable, earrings cast in leadfree, jeweler's pewter. The simple French wires are of surgical steel.

Donkey or Mule Earrings

These whimsical donkey earrings are cast of fine, lead-free, jeweler's pewter and dangle from surgical steel French wires These are hand cast from old vintage molds! These kicking Burros are very light weight and comfortable to wear. We sell allot of these at shows and folks never seem to tire of them. Being long ears owners ourselves we think every one should wear these! Step right up and bid now, don't be shy. The little guys can't kick too hard!

Oxen Plowing Buckle

This handsome belt buckle was featured recently in Rural Heritage Magazine. This finely detailed piece was created by artist/jeweler, James E. Boyle. The carving was done from real life and photographs of actual working teams. It is cast in fine, lead-free, jeweler's pewter and hand polished. This buckle is signed by the artist and fits a 1 1/2" or 1 1/4" belt. The buckle is cast in one piece so there are no weak solder joints to break off! Get yours now and get a low number in the limited edition of 2500 that will be cast.

Pig Earrings

These delightful, little, porcine pretties were cast from a mold made from an old 1930s charm. They hang from French style surgical steel ear wires. Perhaps someone you know would go hog wild over these pig earrings! These little piggies were hand cast of fine, lead-free, jeweler's pewter and were polished to a warm glow.

Pig Necklace

This delightful, little, porcine pretty was cast from an old 1930s charm. The chain is a nice heavy stainless steel. Perhaps someone you know would go hog wild over this pig pendant ! This little piggy was hand cast of fine, lead-free, jeweler's pewter and he is polished to a warm glow.

Rooster Earrings

These are eye catching and classy little cockeral earrings. They were reproduced from very old molds and new in The Rams Horn country collection. The earrings are hand cast in solid, lead free, jeweler's pewter. The ear wires are French and made of surgical steel. These earrings are very comfortable and do not pull on your ears. The roosters are about an inch wide. They look much better in real life!