Sow and piglets

Name: Sow and piglets - Hairy Growler - hand cut Irish coins
SKU: pen0051
Price: 58 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

Hand-cut Irish pig half penny coin pendant

Hand-cut and carved with traditional flourish scrolls Irish pig half penny coin pendant

Sow and piglets

Irish half penny coin jewellery sustainable and recycled original art necklace pendant

Brief Summary…

Irish half penny – Irish hog and piglets
Handcrafted using traditional hand tools and techniques
Optional Chain: Sterling Silver. Recommend : Flourish / Omnia
Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
Size : 26mm diameter
Symbolism: love of pigs, Irish roots, fertility, abundance, and family
Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge

SKU: pen0051 Categories: COINS, THE NATURAL WORLD, A PACK OF WILD ANIMALS

£58

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

(2 customer reviews)

Available

Necklace selection

Black Adjustable length braided cotton neck cord

Choco Adjustable braided cotton neckcord

Zesty Green Adjustable braided cotton neckcord

Yellow Adjustable braided cotton neckcord

Wee charm on silver hook? (if silver chain is chosen)

Style of wee charm on hook (if silver chain is chosen)

Little felt polishing pad

Felt polishing pad (+£2)

A little more detail…

Recycled Irish Sow with piglets coin The half-pence coin was a pre-decimal coin with a beautiful sow with piglets design. Each one of these lovely Irish Pig half penny pieces is totally hand cut and recycled, green in more ways than one! Again these sweet little coins make perfect little lucky charms, pendants and key ring charms.

The Irish half penny featuring a sow and piglets, designed by Percy Metcalfe, symbolizes Irish culture and agriculture, particularly the importance of swine to Irish farming. The design was chosen despite initial controversy due to its potential connection to derogatory “Paddy and his pig” cartoons, as pork and bacon were significant Irish exports!

The coin’s sow and wee piglets bring to mind prosperity and fertility, with swine traditionally associated with abundance and good fortune. The pig was a common farm animal in Ireland, and the coin design aimed to represent Irish identity and heritage.

The sow and piglets can be seen as symbols of fertility, abundance, and family, contributing to a positive and hopeful image for the nation.

2 reviews for Sow and piglets

Rated 5 out of 5

Janet B – 26th August 2014

Unique!

Your work is so unique~!
Rated 5 out of 5

Shaun (verified owner) – 11th August 2016

My personal favourite

A nod to my Irish roots – another lovely item.

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NECKLACE INFORMATION

Many of the necklace / pendant designs are complete. These designs have a sterling silver chain attached to the pendant from both sides. This design is perfect for looking in a mirror to fasten the necklace. It also makes a fabulous feature of the handmade hook catch (and star if chosen). The necklace length you choose includes the length of the actual pendant. Do not worry about the pendant dimensions we will take care of your order. Order the necklace length you would normally wear and the necklace you receive will sit in the perfect position..

BRACELET INFORMATION

Extra small : approx 170 mm

Small size : approx 185 mm

Medium size : approx 195 mm

Large size : approx 210 mm (good size if you want a looser dangly medium fit)

XL size approx 225 mm (includes an extra link; i.e. another lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc section custom made)

XXL size approx 250 mm ((includes an extra two links; i.e. another couple of lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc sections custom made)

Ring Sizes.

A local jeweller will happily provide you the ring size you require for the desired finger you wish to adorn! Its a quick, easy, simple process we all offer!However if you are buying a surprise gift please fee free to download this simple ring size guide to help.

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Silver Chain lengths size guide

Silver chain lengths are many and various. Mostly it comes down to two factors your size and individual style. These will determine whats going to suit you at the times you are wearing it. Click the link to see a guide of the most popular sizes and how they look, comparatively.

Size Guide

Claire Usen 1 month ago

Exceptionally talented, skilful maker! Created a very special personalised 50th pendant for my dear friend. Customer service and delivery A*

Tina Pearce 2 months ago

Im a long time lover of this unique jewelry and bought these bracelets as a retirement gift for myself! Hey, a girl gotta love herself right. Beautiful as always

Thank you

Rob Cook 5 months ago

This is the second piece I've had made for my partner and absolutely love it. This one was special as it was for her 60th and Les was super helpful when we caught up with him at the Cambridge art and craft market.
The craftsmanship put into his pieces is fantastic and this lovely sixpence ring is beautiful. Thank you.

Karen Cater 6 months ago

I ordered a Silver Oak tree branch and a bronze acorn to add to my little copper oak leaf. I am absolutely thrilled - they look so good together, and I am going to carry on collecting Hairy Growler nature themed charms/pendants to add to my 'Flourish' chain. Like on a traditional charm bracelet, each reflecting a moment in my life, given by my most beloved people, to wear every day, as an amulet that grows with the years.
I love the little extra charms (an acorn and a heart, and, once, the coin from which my leaf was cut) that arrived with each of the orders. The presentation, in a zipped pouch, and beautifully wrapped, is excellent. Such personal and thoughtful touches!
Thank you, Hairy Growler, for a beautiful piece of jewellery with a touch of history, and lots of soul.

Sow and piglets

Sow and piglets