Vintage 1970s Gold Brass Celtic Knotwork Round Disc Brooch Nordic Folk Art UK

Celtic knotwork brooches with this depth of relief casting are uncommon in the under-twenty pound price band.

A small circular disc brooch in brass, cast and etched with a dense zoomorphic design — interlocking serpentine animals in the Celtic and Viking knotwork tradition. The surface has developed a warm patina with darker recessed areas that give the design strong visual contrast.

The style draws on Iron Age and medieval Celtic decorative traditions, though the pin fitting is a standard safety-pin clasp typical of 20th-century manufacture.

At 3 cm across it sits on a lapel, collar, or knitwear without overwhelming. The brass tone works naturally with earth tones, olive, burgundy, and rust. It reads as a collector's find rather than a fashion statement.

Details

• Type: Brooch
• Era: Vintage, 20th-century reproduction (Celtic style)
• Material: Brass (possibly bronze — owner to confirm)
• Size: 3 × 3 cm, 0.5 cm deep
• Marked: No
• Closure: Safety pin clasp
• Style: Celtic knotwork, zoomorphic

Condition

Fair · Worn patina overall with age oxidation across the surface; small spot of verdigris at top edge. No structural damage; pin clasp functional.