Lapel/Tie Pin Book of Deer - St John

This little figure is drawn at the start of the book of St John. So it's assumed to be the saint, although some researchers believe it might be a depiction of Jesus, as it seems to be the most important figure in the book, and has a little cross at his feet. The thing he's holding is either a little satchel for keeping books, or else a small shrine with a little roof. 

Proceeds from the sale of these lapel pins helps support the Book of Deer Project, 'a community based initiative and the catalyst for renewed academic interest, research and community development in the North East of Scotland. The Book of Deer Project is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is recognised as a local Scottish Charity'. Have a look at their website here and keep up to date with their Facebook page here.

Finest quality traditional jewellery Lapel or Tie Pin made in solid 100% lead free Pewter. 

The Book of Deer is a tenth century Scottish manuscript. It is a Gospel Book, with additional historical notes and property deeds from the next couple of centuries inserted in Latin and Gaelic - in fact it has the earliest surviving written Gaelic in existence. It is associated with the old Abbey of Deer in Buchan in the north east. The illuminations within this little pocket book are wonderful pieces of early art from Scotland. 

Hand-cast and finished in our Glasgow workshop, by our highly trained craftsmen.

Size: 33mm x 13mm, c.60mm long with pin. 

(Manuscript image taken from the 1869 facsimile edition by the Spalding Club, edited by John Stuart).