Description

Description:

For sale is a substantial, museum-quality pair of hand-carved solid oak sculptures. Acquired recently from a specialist in Belfast, these are professional artisan pieces weighing nearly 7lbs 3.1kg in total.

They celebrate the Unbroken Thread of Ulster’s industrial soul blending the history of the linen mills with ancient Celtic mythology.

The Story of the Set:

The 10 Spinning Wheel: A stunning circular disc featuring a raised Pictish Rose solar spiral. In Celtic lore, this represents the Turning of the Wheel and the cycle of the seasons.

The Flax Beater Scutching Blade A semi-circular plaque featuring an intricate, deep-relief Celtic knotwork braid. This symbolizes the strength of the flax fibers and the eternity of Irish heritage.

Quality & Mythology:

Sacred Oak: Carved from solid Oak Dair, the most sacred tree to the Druids, representing strength, protection, and endurance.

Bog Oak Aesthetic: The high-relief carvings feature a dark, ebonized finish. This creates a striking Black & Gold contrast against the natural honey-oak grain, mimicking the look of 5,000-year-old Bog Oak.

The Mount: Both pieces are securely mounted on heavy, solid matching oak plinths.

Dimensions & Weight:

Total Weight: 6lb 13oz 3.1kg- These have real heft and quality.

Spinning Wheel: 10 H x 10 W x 2 D Weight: 2lb 10oz

Flax Tool: 7 H x 8.5 W x 2.5 D Weight: 4lb 3oz

Condition:

Excellent, robust gallery-grade condition. A perfect statement piece for a home office, a library, or as a meaningful gift for anyone with a connection to the Irish textile trade or Celtic history.

Quick Sale Price: €50

Location: Galway City.

Shipping: Collection preferred due to weight, but can post at buyer's expense approx €11-€13 Tracked via An Post.

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