Amphora.

About:

The amphora is an ancient vessel with two handles which emerged during the Neolithic period; they were produced profusely in the Classical period. Amphorae were used to transport and store luxuries such as oil and wine: in clay amphorae vessels wine could be sealed tight and turned into a great vintage – something we couldn’t do again ‘til glass bottles were invented in the early modern period. This necked amphora was designed for easy pouring of the good stuff…

Handmade:

I made this amphora vessel by sculpting a solid vase form from a block of hard jewellers wax. I then sawed it in half and carefully hollowed it out with a warmed blade. Once it was hollowed, I melted the wax edges and sealed the two halves back together to create one whole vessel.

It has been a labour of love to create this piece with the process of lost wax casting. Every amphora is made unique, as I work directly onto the moulded wax before sending it back to the casting house to be turned into metal.

Details:

Made from 100% recycled sterling silver.

Large amphora pendant piece only. I shall sent her upon a recycled silk cord but she’s best when she’s suspended from an existing heavy chain. You could scour online sites, antique stores, or charity shops for a heavy and strong silver chain which can be threaded through the arm or arms of the vessel.

About 5cm by 2cm.

15-17g and fully hallmarked at the London Assay Office - to certify its purity.

Please allow about 8 weeks for this jewel to be created. I legally have to hallmark this silver item at the Assay Office, according to a UK law stemming from England’s 13th century. These will be sent to the London Assay Office for marking before I can send it on to you.