Heart in a Box

I've been waiting to share this.

You see, it was a wedding gift commission and

I believe the bride reads my blog on occasion.

Now, the wedding has come and gone.

I'm free to share these photos of the piece

that I created for the

lovely couple.

Hand fabricated nickel silver domed heart

approximately 9x6 inches.

Hammered in wood depressions to create

the hollowness.

Planished on a metal stake

to even out the surface.

Left intentionally marred and discolored.

The bride used the paisley paper

in her wedding invitations.

Her clever sister sent some extras

sheets to me.

Key hole allows a glimpse to a

vintage skeleton key mounted behind

the heart.

Nickel silver rivets and a roller print escutcheon

add to the vintage impression.

Personalized with the bride and groom's names

and the date.