GRANITE CUFFLINKS
History
The first granite stone laid for the Harbour walls took place on the 31st May 1817, the construction took forty-two years to complete at a cost of one million pounds (circa one billion euro today). For nearly one hundred years it was the largest man made Harbour in the world. The granite was excavated locally, mainly from Dalkey quarry and today, two hundred years later it is still considered to be an amazing feat of engineering.
The Cufflinks
These sterling silver hallmarked cufflinks are set with granite discovered beneath the East Pier during the resurfacing and is of the finest masonry quality. The granite has been precision cut and highly polished before setting. The special mark to celebrate the bicentenary was applied by the Assay Office in Dublin Castle and depicts the town and the arms of the Harbour.
Dun Laoghaire Lighthouse Bookmark
This sterling silver hallmarked bookmark is an exact image of the lighthouse on the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire. It has a special hall- mark to celebrate the bicentenary, applied by the Assay Office in Dublin Castle and depicts the town and the arms of the harbour joined together.
1916-2016 Centennial Frame Sterling Silver
1916 Easter Rising
Commemorative Frame
This limited edition Sterling Silver photo frame was produced to commemorate the key event in the formation of the state, the 1916 Rising. With only 1,916 of these handcrafted Sterling Silver frames being produced, it is the perfect gift to mark any occasion in 2016.
The frame has been struck with an exclusive centenary punch that was designed by The Company Of Goldsmiths in Dublin Castle and depicts the Book Of Kells trinity knot. This one off additional mark which can be applied to Irish manufactured sterling silver items such as Celtic Frames produces is only available until 31st December 2016 when on that date the punch will be destroyed. All items obtaining this Mark will be a collectors piece and held in special status in the future.
The Centenary frame comes with a luxury gift box and information booklet that holds a copy of the original proclamation that the consumer can keep in the frame.
The frame comes in 2 sizes:
C1 – SMALL 10 X15cm (6 X 4Inch)
C2 – LARGE 13 X 18cm (7 x 5Inch)
Bespoke Frame
GOVERNMENT BOOKMARK
This sterling silver Dublin hallmarked bookmark was created by Celtic Frames and depicts the Government building. The hallmarks, which are highlighted on the body of the item, are applied by the Assay Office in Dublin Castle. This hallmarking process is the oldest form of consumer guarantee, dating back to 1637.
We worked closely with the Irish Government in designing all aspects of the bookmark, from the packaging to the accompanying information booklet.
United States Presidential 2024 St. Patricks Day Gift
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St Patricks Day Goverment Gift 2023
In 2023, Celtic Frames had the honor of crafting a bespoke silver bell for the Irish government, intended as a St. Patrick’s Day gift to Vice President Kamala Harris. This unique creation recognizes the United States’ enduring contribution to the peace process in Ireland, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Silver, a traditional gift for such a milestone, underscores the significance of this historic occasion. Bells symbolize peace, a resonance deeply rooted in Irish tradition. Notably, a Peace Bell was placed in Áras an Uachtaráin’s grounds for the tenth anniversary of the Agreement. This gift also honors St. Patrick, as one of Ireland’s treasured artifacts is the bell of St. Patrick, dating back to the 8th-9th centuries AD. The bell carries strong symbolism in the United States too, with the Liberty Bell standing as an iconic emblem of American freedom. Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff recently highlighted this connection by lighting a Liberty Bell Menorah during Hannukah at the White House, further enriching the cultural and historical significance of this bespoke gift.
