Melissa Montague

BOWLS AND SHOVELS

£995.00

Melissa Montague

Regular price £995 Sale

Designed and hand crafted in Sheffield by metalsmith Melissa Montague.

A pair of hand raised Britannia silver bowls with hammer detail and brass footing. The pair of shovels feature a hand punched detail and are made from oxidised Britannia silver like the outer surface of the bowls. All elements sit on a Jarrah wood base.

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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

Length: 26cm
Depth: 9cm
Height: 5cm
Weight: Metal elements approx. 114g
Jarrah Wood: 337g

UK DELIVERY & LEAD TIMES

Up to 8 weeks as this piece is made to order

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

Wood – can be washed with hot soapy water. Reapply a mineral oil once in a while to prevent drying out and cracking.
Oxidised silver – Any piece of oxidised silver will be prone to wear, as it is a surface patina. However, this can add to the surface and represent your relationship with the object. Alternatively the oxidised finish can be re-applied if you wish if the true colour of the silver starts to shine through. Please contact us if you wish to arrange for an item to be re-oxidised. For general day-to-day care the blackened colour can be maintained by using Renaissance wax, which should be gently applied with a soft cloth and any residue carefully polished off. Please be sure only to use a soft cloth that is not impregnated with any kind of jewellery cleaning substance as this will further remove the oxidisation.

Why we love this product

Exquisite Handcrafted Artisanal Decorative Britannia Silver

These hand raised, Britannia silver bowls are handmade with gorgeousÿbrass footing. The accompanying shovels are constructed from sterling silver tube, sheet and wire. All elements of the piece have an oxidised finish creating that gorgeous blackened effect. The brass elements of both the bowls and shovels are created from repurposed brass olives, which are mass produced engineered components used in plumbing. Melissa's work explores the idea of making something beauty from everyday objects such as plumbing materials.

Melissa's inspiration for this piece comes from old farming tools as her grandfather was a farmer and keen metal detectorist, the work of Christopher Dresser and ceremonial objects.

BOWLS AND SHOVELS