The Mallon Foundry

THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE

£1,450.00

The Mallon Foundry

Regular price £1,450 Sale

A limited edition of twelve Bronzes cast in Northern Ireland by The Mallon Foundry.

An eye-catching Bronze inspired by the Celtic myth of Bradan, a salmon whose wisdom was passed on in unexpected ways.

The sculpture is cast in bronze using the primitive ‘Cire Perdue’ technique, in which the model goes through a series of incarnations, from clay, to wax, to ceramic and finally to bronze. The bronze is treated to achieve the amazingly deep colour, and coated with a layer of the maker’s very own beeswax.

The sculpture is discreetly stamped with its number, enabling your ownership of this very special piece to be recorded in the maker’s Owners Register.

Quantity

This product requires Specialist Delivery.

For items that are too large/heavy/fragile to be sent in a parcel. As soon as your order has been received our customer service team will be in contact thanking you for your order and providing an accurate lead time. A shipping invoice will then be emailed to you requiring payment prior to despatch. Be assured, AUTHOR have negotiated competitive shipping costs from reliable couriers.

If you would like a shipping estimate prior to ordering, please send us an enquiry using our Contact Form.

We will be in touch to arrange delivery as soon as all of the items in your order are in stock, sending you tracking information. AUTHOR takes pride in providing outstanding customer service and we are here to help with any enquiries you may have.

LUXURY GIFT WRAPPING

Select 'Luxury Gift Wrapping' in BAG and, for £6.00 per gift ordered, we will wrap the gift beautifully in one of our luxury gift boxes with tissue paper, ribbon and seasonal decoration. We can also add a personalised message at no extra cost, which you can provide in the 'notes' section in CHECKOUT.

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 130mm
Length: 260mm
Width: 68mm
Weight: 2.5kg (unboxed)

UK DELIVERY & LEAD TIMES

The foundry keeps some pieces in stock for speedy delivery but please note that occasionally delivery can take up to six weeks, due to show and exhibition commitments.

Standard Delivery - is for items that are small/light in weight, delivery is £7 and should be with you in five to seven working days. If a piece is needed urgently don’t hesitate to get in touch as we may be able to fulfil your wishes using an express service at an extra charge.

Specialist Delivery - is for items that are too large/heavy/fragile to be sent in a parcel. As soon as your order has been received our customer service team will be in contact thanking you for your order and providing an accurate lead time. A shipping invoice will then be emailed to you requiring payment prior to despatch. Be assured, AUTHOR have negotiated competitive shipping costs from reliable couriers.

If you would like a shipping estimate prior to ordering, please send us an enquiry using our contact form.

We will be in touch to arrange delivery as soon as all of the items in your order are in stock, sending you tracking information. AUTHOR takes pride in providing outstanding customer service and we are here to help with any enquiries you may have.

WE SHIP GLOBALLY | INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

As soon as your order has been received our customer service team will be in contact thanking you for your order and providing an accurate lead time. An International shipping invoice will then be emailed to you requiring payment prior to despatch. Be assured, AUTHOR have negotiated competitive international shipping costs from reliable couriers.

If you would like a shipping estimate prior to ordering, please send us an enquiry using our contact form.

*All International orders are zero UK VAT rated however we are not liable for the collection or payment of any customs charges or local taxes payable outside of UK. If there are any customs charges/duties/taxes the designated courier will be in touch with you prior to delivery.

TO TREASURE FOR EVER

In his first year, your salmon requires nothing more than a light tickle with a soft duster. The colour will continue to deepen. To keep the current patination you can reapply a layer of any natural paste wax, once a year, gently buffing afterwards with a soft cloth. Should your salmon become very dirty he can be cleaned using a little mild soap and water, rinsing well and drying completely before reapplying wax. For convenience, your sculpture arrives with his own little jar of beeswax.

Why we love this product

This bronze salmon is so expressive and characterful that he has almost become one of the family.

As well as being an incredibly eye-catching conversation piece, he is lovely to hold, feeling weighty and cool to the touch. Over time the colouring becomes bluer, even more beautiful.

We love that this makerÿis not only reviving interest in the ancient Celts? stories but also using ancient metalworking techniques - in the salmon?s case it?s the primitive way of working, known as ?Cire Perdue? (?Lost Wax?). We feel a sense of connection to the past by retelling the legend as well as in knowing that bronzes have been made this way for centuries past - and, hopefully will continue to be for centuries to come.

THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE