Bog oak and other bog timbers originate in up to 10 metres deep, that were formed from forests where the natural growth had been overtaken by peat-forming plants from which the bogs were created, and which preserved the trunks and main branches of trees. The woods became very dark, almost like coal, stained by the tannins dissolved in the acidic water. Bog wood represents the early stages in the fossilisation of the wood, with further stages ultimately forming lignite and coal over a period of many millions of years. Bog wood is traditionally associated with Ireland but is also found in England and Scotland. Bog oak was popular in the 19th century for decorative jewellery and other small items, and a souvenir trade based in Dublin using bog wood was active during that time.

17 items found:

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A bog oak brooch, featuring buildings set in silver. Diameter 4…

Bog Oak Brooch with Silver Buildings

A bog oak brooch, featuring buildings set in silver. Diameter 4 cm

A mourning cameo locket, bog oak, Victorian, presented as an…

Victorian Mourning Cameo Locket with Grecian Woman Carving

A mourning cameo locket, bog oak, Victorian, presented as an oval shaped locket of domed profile, intricately carved with a Grecian woman in profile with vine and grape detail to head dress, hinged to reveal photo panel, 3.5 cm in length. N.B. Bail…

A Bog oak brooch, oval shaped with carved flower and castle.…

Floral Castle Bog Oak Brooch

A Bog oak brooch, oval shaped with carved flower and castle. Length 5 cm.

Carved bog oak brooch

Bog Oak Carved Brooch

Carved bog oak brooch

Antique bog oak (clam shell) brooch size 31 x 31 mm

Antique Bog Oak Clam Shell Brooch - 31mm

Antique bog oak (clam shell) brooch size 31 x 31 mm

A Bog oak brooch, crafted from a single carved hand clasping a…

Hand-carved Bog Oak Brooch with Wreath Design

A Bog oak brooch, crafted from a single carved hand clasping a wreath and swag of flowers, matt black finish, completed with pin.

Five antique mourning brooches includes carved jet, bog oak,…

Antique Mourning Brooch Collection: Jet, Bog Oak, Faux Jet

Five antique mourning brooches includes carved jet, bog oak, and faux jet.

Antique Irish carved bog oak bracelet bead size 20-40 mm,…

Irish Bog Oak Bracelet with Carved Beads

Antique Irish carved bog oak bracelet bead size 20-40 mm, mising one small carving to large roundel

Victorian Bog oak cameo brooch, featuring a raised relief…

Victorian Bog Oak Cameo Brooch - Raised Relief Portrait

Victorian Bog oak cameo brooch, featuring a raised relief portrait (A/F), approx. Weight 27.6 grams

Victorian bog oak cameo, silver mounted pendant featuring a…

Victorian Bog Oak Maiden Pendant

Victorian bog oak cameo, silver mounted pendant featuring a maiden with vine entwined hair

A Victorian Bog oak bracelet, with triangular design. Diameter…

Victorian Triangle Bog Oak Bracelet - 8cm Diameter

A Victorian Bog oak bracelet, with triangular design. Diameter 8 cm.

A Victorian Bog oak brooch, shaped as a hand holding a flower…

Victorian Hand Brooch with Bouquet

A Victorian Bog oak brooch, shaped as a hand holding a flower bouquet. Length 8 cm.

An Irish bog oak bracelet, carved pierced cameos of churches on…

Bog Oak Church Cameo Bracelet

An Irish bog oak bracelet, carved pierced cameos of churches on elasticated cord

Three antique brooches including pietra dura, oval mourning and…

Antique Brooch Trio: Pietra Dura, Mourning & Bog Oak Cameo

Three antique brooches including pietra dura, oval mourning and bog oak cameo, 19th century, the largest 5 cm high

A rare Victorian Bog oak mourning brooch, five ivy leaves…

Victorian Bog Oak Mourning Brooch with Celtic Harp Center

A rare Victorian Bog oak mourning brooch, five ivy leaves surrounding a celtic harp centre with an ivy leaf drop. Possibly Irish. Very minor damage to the edge of one ivy leaf. Gold cased with a safety chain.

Jet and bog oak jewellery including finely carved brooches,…

19th Century Jet and Bog Oak Carved Jewelry

Jet and bog oak jewellery including finely carved brooches, crucifix and pendants, 19th century,

A Victorian pair of bog oak & crystal earrings, pinchbeck,…

Bog Oak & Crystal Tassel Earrings

A Victorian pair of bog oak & crystal earrings, pinchbeck, Victorian circa 1860's, presented as tassel style drops, featuring a colourless cabochon crystal, rope edge framed in a triangular form, further framed by bog oak panels of scalloped shape,…