M301 calcite The smoky quartz crystal specimen

The smoky quartz crystal specimen has a large crystal point that sits in the natural crystal formation

19th century Italian crystal chandelier

Gold-plated crystal points also surround the inside of the cross to replicate a halo or sunrays

gilding wax

M301 calcite The smoky quartz crystal specimen19th century Irish embroidered silk picture with a gold frame adorned with an antique silver braid and aventurine, emerald, and topaz polished stones. The picture shows the phrase, "Erin go bragh" an anglicisation spelling of the Gaelic phrase irinn go Brch which means "Ireland Forever" or "God Save Ireland" which is also embroidered on the piece. It is a slogan to show Irish independence and national pride. It became prominent in the 1798 Rebellion,