Belfast Cranes - Silk Pocket Square

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Contemporary artist Stephen Whalley has created this exquisite silk pocket square from a series of oil paintings from around his homeland of Northern Ireland.Born in Belfast in 197 7, Stephen grew up learning all about the shipyard from his father who worked there as a ‘plater’ for over 45 years. This iconic image of the Belfast cranes, Samson and Goliath has been depicted in oil and produced on 100% pure silk to make his Belfast pocket square.Samson and Goliath are the twin shipbuilding gantry cranes situated at Queen’s island at Harland and Wolff, Belfast, Northern Ireland. The cranes, which were named after the Biblical figures, dominate the Belfast skyline and are landmark structures of the city.Size: 30cm x 30cmLabelled with a Whalley Whale Logo100% Pure SilkCustom Box with story and details on reverse Show more