A Tulip for Bacchus

Russian Filigree bottle stopper
Sterling silver, fine silver, brass, neoprene, native copper/cuprite/chrysocolla
4-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 1-1/2”
© 2008, V. Lansford; $1289.

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A Rose for Bacchus

Bottle stopper of high relief Eastern repoussé from straight grain mokume gane
sterling silver, copper, shibuichi, brass, neoprene
4-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 7/8”
© 2008, V. Lansford; $1189. (sold)

Necessity Is the Mother... (video)

How (many tools) does a metalsmith (have to use or make to) open a bottle of wine?
Originally created for the show, The Art of Opening: Bottles and Their Toppers, The Wood Turning Center, Philadelphia, PA. ©2008, V. Lansford

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Necessity Is the Mother...

(stills)
Chased, forged and found object corkscrew
Copper, steel, electric drill
12” x 9” x 2-1/2”
© 2008, V. Lansford; $479. (includes video)

To purchase this piece, please email Victoria with the title.