English Dragon Hair Pin

Our English Dragon Hair Pin features a traditional Arthurian dragon design, cast in base metal and pewter with a very light silver wash. The body of the pin measures 2.5 inches across by 1.75 inches tall. It comes complete with a cross stick.

The Celtic Dragon

The great venomous serpent (beithir-nimh in Scottish Gaelic) often appeared on Summer nights during lightning strikes. The closest thing to a Western dragon in Scottish mythology, beithir began life as dead serpents. If a snake were beheaded and the head weren’t separated from the body by enough distance, the halves would come back together. As the sun set, a beithir would be born.

Like most creatures in Highlands lore, the creature only served to kill the unwary traveller. While unable to breathe fire, the beithir possessed a venomous stinger and typically hunted among the caves and crags along the Highlands. According to legend, any person stung by a beithir must race the serpent to the nearest body of water. If the victim won, their life was spared. Should the beithir win, the victim would die.

Material: Base metal and pewter with a rhodium silver wash

Shipping: Most hand-cast items ship within three business days. You will receive a confirmation email with tracking information. If an item is not immediately available, we will contact you right away to confirm a delivery date. For most domestic orders over $30, shipping is free. For international orders, please visit the checkout page for available options.

Guarantee: We want to make sure you love everything you find at Arca Noctis. If there is any concern about the fit, style or finish of your English Dragon Hair Pin, please contact us. We will work with you to find the right solution. In most cases, you can simply mail it back to us for a different design or a refund of the purchase price.