We pursue our craft at a level first practiced in The Renaissance, when Kings, queens and nobles used the lathe to create masterpieces. Even turning out ordinary objects, their work was at a level thought to emulate God’s creative actions. They naturally believed that abiding by such standards would make them better rulers.
This box is the result of a collaborative endeavor between Philip Peck, a goldsmith, and David Lindow, a clockmaker.
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On the neck is a sterling ring produced on rolls made by Philip that is captivated by an African Blackwood which mates precisely with the lid.
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Goncalo Alves wood vessel reminiscent of an ancient, Chinese ginger jar. Here we the inside of the blackwood lid that was ornamentally turned by David
Philip’s hand carved and casted sterling scarab, a sacred symbol to the ancient Egyptians, rides atop the African Blackwood lid.
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African Blackwood 22kt gilded interior.
Complexly turned African Blackwood Chalice
If you have highly developed skills we have exceptional equipment for you to extend yourself on. Think of a month to six month visiting master role balancing your own work with some teaching days.
“The entire object of true education is to make people not merely do the right things, but enjoy them.”
A HOME FOR THE PLUMIER FOUNDATION
The building fund has risen to an impressive $505,000. The building is coming together beautifully, but we are just $85,000 from having it finished debt free.
