Brief Summary…

• Lucky Irish Threepence Hare birthday cufflinks
• 1928- 1968 Irish Threepence  – original circulated coins
• Extremely high quality solid stainless steel cufflink setting
• Beautiful antique patina / stainless steel contrast
• Made using only traditional hand tools and techniques
• Size : 17mm diameter
• Symbolism: Irish culture & history, joy, luck, goodwill, hares
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge

A little more detail…

Recycled Irish Threepence coins

The three-pence coin was a pre-decimal coin worth 1/80 of an Irish pound. The Irish name (leath reul) literally meant “half reul”, the reul being a sixpence coin worth the same as the Spanish real.

The nocturnal hare, signifying the moon who dies every morning and is resurrected every evening, also represents the rebirth of nature in spring. Both the moon and the hare were believed to die in order to be reborn. The hare has become a symbol of immortality and independence (since they are capable of looking after themselves within hours of being born). This lovely little coin looks even prettier when it has been hand filed, polished and set as a cufflink. A pair of old Irish thupences given a fantastic new life as a a pair of timeless, wearable cufflinks with a fantastic history and associated symbolism.

Connection to the Divine and the Feminine: Hares, particularly those gazing at the moon, are strongly associated with lunar goddesses and the divine feminine in many ancient traditions. The moon itself is often a symbol of feminine energy, intuition, and the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. A moon-gazing hare in poetry can evoke a sense of connection to these powerful forces, the mystical, and a reverence for nature’s mysteries.

Fertility, Rebirth, and New Beginnings: Hares are known for their prolific breeding, making them potent symbols of fertility, abundance, and the regenerative power of life. Coupled with the moon’s cyclical nature and its link to new beginnings, the moon-gazing hare can represent the promise of growth, renewal, and the emergence of fresh opportunities.

Intuition, Dreams, and the Unconscious: Hares are often considered creatures of the night, a time associated with dreams, the subconscious, and heightened intuition. The act of gazing at the moon can symbolize a contemplative state, a deep connection to inner knowing, and a receptiveness to the intuitive whispers of the universe

Transformation and the Cycle of Life: The moon’s phases represent the ongoing cycles of change and transformation. The hare, with its swiftness and sometimes elusive nature, also embodies transformation and the journey of life. The image of a moon-gazing hare can evoke these themes, portraying a moment of introspection and reflection within the larger dance of existence

Good Fortune and Abundance: In some pagan traditions, encountering a moon-gazing hare was believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. This positive association can be woven into poetry to convey blessings, hope, and the promise of a bountiful future.

The high quality, hard wearing stainless steel cufflink base works beautifully with the original Irish hare coin. They are presented in a stylish gift box.

Size : approx diameter 18 mm