Claddagh Brass Paperweight

Irish claddagh paperweight made from solid brass. Crafted in Ireland. Paperweights originated in the days before modern offices and air-conditioning.

Claddagh Brass Paperweight

Before the days of air-conditioningn the only way to cool down in an office was to open a window. Strong drafts could blow papers away. To counter this problem several companies started to produce paperweigths, heavy small objects that would sit on top of papers and prevent them from blowing away

Dimensions

• 2.5" diameter

Story of the Claddagh

The early history of the Claddagh goes back over 400 years to a small fishing village nestled on the shores of Galway Bay.

Here the Claddagh became a token of love, loyalty and friendship when a seafaring Spanish goldsmith fell in love with a girl from the Claddagh village and crafted the first Claddagh ring for her. Since that time the Claddagh has become a symbol of love throughout the world.

A Claddagh with the heart facing towards one's heart is seen as a proclamation of love and the heart facing away from one's heart is a sign of being uncommitted.

The crown is for loyalty, as a man promises to be loyal for life to his bethrothed. The hands represent friendship as one's partner in life is also ones best friend.