Irish Claddagh Twin Salmon Celtic Knot Bar Brooch ISJ Sterling Silver Taaffe

This Irish sterling silver bar brooch features a rare Claddagh-inspired twin salmon design, where two opposing salmon form a heart-like center topped with an interlaced Celtic knot in place of the traditional crown.

In Irish symbolism, the salmon represents wisdom, endurance, and knowledge, drawn from early Celtic mythology. The paired salmon echo unity and balance, while the Celtic knot signifies eternity and interconnectedness—preserving the Claddagh’s core themes of love and loyalty through a less common visual language.

The piece is marked ISJ, a registered maker’s mark documented as belonging to the Irish Souvenir and Jewellery Shop of Dublin, first recorded in 1972. The brooch is further stamped Sterling Silver. The exact individual silversmith is not named in published hallmark registries, which is typical for Irish souvenir and commemorative silver of this period.
•Material: Sterling silver
•Marks: ISJ, Sterling Silver
•Measurements: approx. 2 inches long x 1/2 inch high
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