Silent Auction
Take a look at this year’s Silent Auction items:
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Take a look at this year’s Silent Auction items:
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10" l x 7" w
About the glaze: BLACK CARVED
Whilst working within the English slipware tradition, Miranda began looking at other slipware traditions across the world. The Chinese Northern “Sung” wares were held in her highest esteem.
She noticed the Sung potters were drawing and carving through the slip layers at a later stage. These pots became her inspiration. This gave her carving a crisper cut, and showed the freehand drawing in a more defined way.
Then by firing the iron rich slip in a reducing kiln, and coating it in a Chun glaze, the smoke in the kiln transforms the rust layer to a range of rich blacks and browns. Sometimes, the iron is lustrous highlighting the edge of the carving. On the carved away areas the Chun glaze is a deep olive celadon, and where it pools, an opalescent blue. No two pots come out of the kiln alike. These have become Miranda’s signature pieces.
The peony, with its beautiful cup shape and intoxicating scent, has long been coveted throughout gardening history. It is considered a symbol of beauty itself and brings promise to love, marriage and fertility.
Estimated Value: $170
“Smoky House Road,” Danby, VT. Artist comment “What a view from the top!”
Value: $70
A traditional design with a literal twist, the modern blacksmiths here at our forge have crafted the twist basket design of yesteryear to adorn today’s rooms. This table lamp displays forging at its finest.
Value: $400
Petite Silo Bowl: One of the most convenient and versatile pieces in our collection. Fill with salt, pepper or any other spice for quick access while cooking on the stovetop. These little dishes are also great for serving hummus, dip, olives or nuts.
Cheese Board (small): This hand crafted board doubles as a cutting board and serving platter, making it beautiful and useful addition to any home. These boards are crafted from 100% food safe sustainably grown and harvested New England Ash wood.
Hand-Forged Cheese Knives (mango), Set of 4: This beautiful, hand-forged cheese knife set will be a conversation starter at your next gathering with its beautiful hammered metal and wood accents.
Value $189