Handmade Silverware and Jewellery Inspired by Nature
Featured Silversmithing pieces
Hammer formed and deep relief chased
Britannia silver
77mm high x 90mm diameter approx.
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Capacity: 250ml approx.
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The ‘Hollow Way’ silver vessel is made by hammer forming the initial shape from flat sheet silver using hammering techniques that have been in use for millennia. Once the vessel shape is complete the it is filled with a pitch substance and the pattern is applied to the surface using various punches to ‘draw’ on the metal.
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The design of the ‘Hollow Way’ vessel was first inspired, one windswept autumnal day, when coming across a curiously shaped and textured piece of bark. This was the starting point for the design that then continued to swirl around the vessel. The name ‘Hollow Way’ is a sunken lane (also holloway) is a road which has over time fallen significantly lower than the land on either side. These are places steeped in the history and folklore of the land, and often feel like a portal.
“These are the paths that are carved deep into the land by the footsteps of countless people and beasts, and are often so canopied by trees that they resemble tunnels bored out of the woodland… the derivation of its name is uncertain, another theory is that the name comes from ‘hallow’, denoting significance as a pilgrimage route…. It’s hardly possible to walk a holloway without a sense of the travellers and journeys of the past: the are passages of time.”
from 'Uncommon Ground - A Word Lovers Guide to the British Landscape’ Dominick Tyler
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Photographer: Paul Mounsey
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Each piece is individually made and styled and will vary in appearance.
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Please note: All items are produced by hand and may have small variations in appearance. Each piece is uniquely made in Cornwall.
'The Four Pillars' Vase in Britannia Silver
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Hammer formed, deep relief chased
Britannia silver
100mm high x 53mm diameter approx.
127g
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Availability: AVAILABLE NOW
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Photographer: Paul Mounsey
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The ‘Four Pillars’ Vase in Britannia silver
Handcrafted in Britannia silver, the vessel is formed from flat sheet using traditional hammering techniques that have been practiced for millennia. Once the shape is complete, it is filled with pitch and the surface is chased using fine steel punches, creating a rich, tactile texture that catches the light.
The ‘Four Pillars’ Silver Vase is inspired by the tail feather of the woodpecker, which is a bird that represents the warrior spirit. The four feathers are representative of the four directions but is also a concept that occurs in many different spiritual and philosophical traditions.
The shape of the vase is also reminiscent of the shape of vases and jars seen in ancient Egypt. According to Egyptian mythology Osiris conducted a ‘Weighing of the Heart’ ceremony the deceased presented their heart to the balance where various gods performed the ceremony. The heart of the dead, which contained a record of all the deceased’s actions in life, was weighed against the feather of Ma’at, the Goddess who fittingly represented truth, balance, justice and harmony. In this way the feathers could also be seen to represent truth, justice, balance and harmony, or any four qualities that are felt to be of significance.
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Each vessel is individually handmade in Cornwall, meaning no two are ever the same — subtle variations are part of their unique character and charm.
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Commissions: To commission a similar bespoke piece, please get in touch via the CONTACT page. Commissions are handmade to order; lead times and dates can be discussed on request.
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Hammer formed, chased
Britannia silver
90mm high x 85mm diameter approx.
265g
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This stunning beaker is inspired by the ceramic beakers and fragments from the Early Bronze Age, a homage to the Beaker People of Europe.
This piece is hand-raised and chased as a nod to the ancestors of this land - blending ancient inspiration with contemporary silversmithing. It carries the quiet rhythm of old tools and older stories - a gesture of respect to the ancestors of this land…their hands, their craft, their earth.
Handcrafted in Britannia silver, the vessel is formed from flat sheet using traditional hammering techniques that have been practiced for millennia. Once the shape is complete, it is filled with pitch and the surface is chased in deep relief using steel punches, creating a rich, tactile texture that catches the light.
Each vessel s is individually handmade in Cornwall, meaning no two are ever the same — subtle variations are part of their unique character and charm.
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Commissions: To commission a similar bespoke piece, please get in touch via the CONTACT page. Commissions are handmade to order; lead times and dates can be discussed on request.
Hammer formed, deep relief chased
Britannia silver
mm high x mm diameter approx.
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Availability: AVAILABLE NOW
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Photographer: Paul Mounsey
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The ‘Two Feathers’ sterling silver box
The ‘Two Feathers’ Box is handcrafted in sterling silver. The box is formed from flat sheet using traditional fabricating techniques. Once the box is complete, the lid is filled with pitch and the surface is chased using fine steel punches, creating a rich, yet subtle texture that catches the light.
Each piece s is individually handmade in Cornwall, meaning no two are ever the same — subtle variations are part of their unique character and charm.
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Commissions: To commission a similar bespoke piece, please get in touch via the CONTACT page. Commissions are handmade to order; lead times and dates can be discussed on request.