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Melissa Montague

ONE SHOVEL OR TWO?

ONE SHOVEL OR TWO?

£450.00

Melissa Montague

One Shovel or two? Britannia silver bowl and shovel sculpture  with oxidised finish by metalsmith Melissa Montague for AUTHOR's collection of luxury British-made home accessories

Regular price £450 Sale

Designed and hand crafted in Sheffield by Metalsmith Melissa Montague.

A small bowl and shovel set presented on a wooden base. Handmade from oxidised Britannia silver, oxidised sterling silver, repurposed brass and American rock maple.

    LUXURY GIFT WRAPPING

  • Select 'Luxury Gift Wrapping' in BAG and, for £3.50 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: 15cm
    Depth: 4cm
    Height: 5cm
    Weight: Metal elements approx. 57g
    Wood: 61g
  • UK DELIVERY & LEAD TIMES

  • Up to 8 weeks and depending on Melissa's schedule as this piece is made to order

    Orders under £250 incur a delivery charge of £7. Standard Delivery is free in the UK for orders over £250. Excludes fragile or large pieces flagged as requiring specialist carriage; in these instances you must provide the AUTHOR team your contact details, and info about your order via our contact form and we'll reply to discuss your delivery needs and provide you with a delivery quote to complete your order. Or call us during office hours.

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  • If you are ordering for delivery to an international address, you can check-out now and buy online in your local currency to secure your purchase, which will be zero VAT rated thereby reducing the price you pay by 20%. Currency conversion charges apply. Thereafter, the AUTHOR team will contact you promptly to complete your order by providing a shipping estimate, which will be charged separately by AUTHOR. Be assured, AUTHOR have negotiated competitive international shipping costs from reliable couriers. Please note, you may need to account for import VAT, duties/customs to the country being delivered to; AUTHOR is here to help with this. If you want to talk to the Author team first before ordering, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Also note, you have the option of a full refund should any issues arise in arranging international delivery.

  • TO TREASURE FOR EVER

  • Wood – can be washed with hot soapy water. Re apply 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. Please contact us if you wish to arrange for an item to be re-oxidised. For general day-to-day care the 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

An Enchanting Hand Crafted Britannia Silver Decorative Sculpture

This hand raised Britannia silver bowl has a gorgeous repurposed brass foot. It is created from brass olives, which are engineered parts used in plumbing. This repurposing of metal is prominent feature in Melissa Montague's work as she aims to see the beauty in everyday items. The shovel is created from sterling silver tube, sheet and wire. Both have an oxidised finish and are set on an American rock maple wood base.

The piece takes inspiration from old farming tools as Melissa's grandfather was a farmer and keen metal detectorist and the work of 19th century designer Christopher Dresser.


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