Brief Summary…
- Recycled silver Crown coin circa 1885
- Meticulously hand cut, carved and engraved
- Made using only traditional hand tools and techniques
- Necklace chain included, various length options
- Optional free engraved details on reverse
- Optional Gold, Silver, Copper or Bonze wee charm
- Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
- Size : Approx 40mm * 22mm
- Symbolism : fragility, transience, and the passage of time
- Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
A little more detail…
Dandelion clocks, the seed heads of dandelions, are richly connected to our childhood and thus the passage of time, and the fleeting nature of life. They symbolize a connection to nature, evoke nostalgia, and can also represent wishes, hope, and new beginnings. Blowing on a dandelion clock to make a wish is a common childhood activity, linking it to innocence, playfulness, and carefree moments.
The transformation from a bright yellow flower to a delicate, airy seed head mirrors the progression of time and the cyclical nature of life. The act of blowing the seeds away can symbolize the passing of moments, years, or even generations. The ease with which the dandelion seeds are scattered by the wind highlights the fragility and transience of life, reminding us to appreciate each moment.
Dandelion clocks are often associated with making wishes, adding a layer of hope and optimism to their character.
This lovely necklace is totally handcrafted and made completely from an recycled sterling silver Victorin crown coin. The first task is to flatten the silver coin to give a nice flat, larger surface area to begin drawing the design. After a basic guide sketch the pendant is free hand cut using a traditional jewellers saw. Once the shape is formed all of the finer details are added.
Old English silver half crown coins are used. These coins become uncollectable due to wear and use over 100 years of trade. Important details to a collector are missing, rendering the coin ‘scrap’. This allows the opportunity to create new, contemporary offerings, without consuming newly processed silver. The mining and processing of precious metals is extremely destructive to the environment. An unseen and little talked about unethical industry.
Size : Approx 40mm * 22 mm
razzarach71 –
Blowing in the wind
If I could pick any piece of jewellery that meant something to me, it would be this as it reminds me so much of when I was a child. I spent all my summers outdoors making daisy chains, climbing trees, picking flowers amongst other things and trying to tell the time with a dandelion clock. This piece evokes happy memories of that time, I love it!
Janelle Kermode –
Just amazing
The detail in all your pieces is amazing , anyone especially me would be proud and very lucky to own your work