The Moffatt family have lived in the Border hills since 1978, honing their art, perfecting their skills, and immersing themselves in the history, mythology, and legends of the North. Each piece they make is a tiny handcrafted work of art, with its own story to tell. They remain a unique business, producing genuine “Native Scottish designs” in small quantities, and selling exclusively from their own premises direct to their clients.
Pieces from their workshops can be found in the collections of connoisseurs the world over, many of whom regard their jewellery as an art investment for future generations.
Pieces from their workshops can be found in the collections of connoisseurs the world over, many of whom regard their jewellery as an art investment for future generations.
This year the range is being expanded to include Bronze Sculptures, ranging from small ornaments for the shelf, to medium sized pieces for indoor display.
Production will be carried out only in foundry bronze, and once again the theme will be Northern myth and legend.
The jewellery and bronze collections are displayed alongside genuine historic artifacts relating to their design.
The Johnnie Armstrong Gallery today situated in a former Smiddy
George Minto, Blacksmith, in the Smiddy, c.1900.
Historic Artifacts
from a continually changing display
Morion cabasset, C.1580, also raised from a single sheet of steel.
Comb morion, C.1580, hammered from a single sheet
Border Breastplate, C.1590, with reinforced collar, showing multiple sword cuts.