Tawhai Raunui/Red Beech Leaf Studs - gold Serveware

Tawhai Raunui/Red Beech Leaf Studs - gold ServewareCast from native New Zealand Red Beech leaves in gold plated sterling silver. Each leaf measures approximately 27mm L x 20mm W The Maori name for Red Beech is tawhai raunui. Fuscospora fusca (New Zealand Red Beech) is a species of Fuscospora, endemic to New Zealand, where it occurs on both the North Island and South Island. Sophie is trained in Fine Arts creating nature inspired pieces and one off bespoke jewels. Working mainly in sterling silver,

Mother of pearl set in fine silver on sterling silver hooks

Cast from Aotearoa's native tree Weta

glazes are blended with the crumbling remnants of volcanic debris

so the extensions were of some inconvenience

Holes in base for nails allow the bird to perch outside on a post or railing

smell and taste

Using the lost wax casting method this wall mounted glass Saddleback is set with a screw fitting ready to fit into any wall

420mm H x 75mm W

sings a waiata and takes it out to play but Egg doesn't seem too impressed

Tower ring made by New Zealand based jeweller Phillipa Gee

12cm beak to tail x 11cm wingspan x 14cm depth

Sterling silver match with 9ct gold match end