Early spring
Sterling silver
H 190mm x W 96mm
2012

Early spring was commissioned as a wedding gift to celebrate a spring marriage in 2012.

The design for this drinking goblet takes its inspiration from the buds of a magnolia flower, which appear in early spring. The two gold magnolia buds represent the couple at the beginning of their married life, just on the point of bursting forth into bloom. The drinking goblet is finely chased and engraved with flowing lines that represent nature, growth and fruitfulness.

I wanted to incorporate the Magnolia tree into the design as it held a very special significance for the commissioners who received a Magnolia plant on their wedding day which has grown into a wonderful flowering tree planted outside their home.

It was a delight for me to hand over the finished piece to the commissioner and to know that this piece has a special meaning to the commissioner and the hopes that they have for the future for the marriage of the bride and groom.