Large Openwork Viking Tortoise Brooches

This design is replicated from several examples found in Norway, Sweden and Iceland, 9th – 10th century.

Tortoise brooches (also called turtle brooches) are worn in pairs on the front of a Viking woman’s dress/hangerock. They usually have a string of beads suspended between them, complete with charms & keys.

• Openwork design keeps weight to a minimum and allows coloured cloth worn behind to show through.
• Come as a pair.
• Length 108mm (4.25 inch).
• Made to order in 2-3 weeks in bronze or silver.