Belleek Gaelic Athletic Association 100 Year commemorative vase | Brown Mark Antiques Please note re: confusion of

Please note re: confusion of Gold mark or Brown mark: In April 1980 the seventh mark was introduced to commemorate the Centenary of Gold medal won  by Belleek at the Melbourne Exhibition of 1880

5cms (8 1/2") wide handle to handle

Note the tight looping in the decoration - one side features 4 large patterns

Today these beads are encrusted in the Bamileke culture

Maling Blue and White Chintz decorated small tea caddy or ginger jar

Belleek Gaelic Athletic Association 100 Year commemorative vase | Brown Mark Antiques Please note re: confusion ofBelleek Gaelic Athletic Association 100 Year commemorative vase The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is Ireland's largest amateur sporting and cultural organization, founded in 1884 to promote indigenous Gaelic games [it Celebrated it's Centenary in 1984 the reason for this vase]. Gaelic games includeg hurling, football, handball, and rounders. Based in Dublin with over 2,200 clubs, it preserves Irish heritage, language, and dance. Founded: November