Treasure House 1

£490

1 in stock

Artist: Marcus Steel

A treasure house, fabricated in metal that has been patinated and gilded and opens up to reveal an inner vessel in which to keep a small amount of ashes or precious items or mementos. Each house is unique in both design and finish. An inheritance piece.

Approximate dimensions:

Height: 12cm
Width: 7.5cm
Length: 11cm
Internal volume: 40ml

artist

Marcus Steel

 

Marcus is a designer and silversmith based in a small village on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors working predominantly in metal, producing elegant , distinctive and understated  pieces that reflect his interest in architectural styles and details from both ancient and modern sources.

The work is crafted using traditional silversmithing and metal working techniques and  finished using a  variety of chemical patinations, paint and gold leaf resulting in one-off unique objects.

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