During her time as Silversmith in Residence at Edinburgh Zoo, Bryony sketched the flamingos that were the inspiration behind these sculptural bud vases. Each bird has a slightly different personality, which Bryony aimed to capture in silver. She could not resist the combination of silver with the pink glass (blown by Loco Glass, Cirencester).

This pink glass bowl was commissioned as a companion piece to Bryony’s Pelican Rosebowl. The design was inspired by sleeping flamingos and the way they rest their heads. The wings are articulated and can be unfurled to act as a lid. The sculpture is formed from sheet silver using a combination of repoussé and chasing. Bryony enjoyed making such a challenging and sculptural piece.

Height 35 cm
Diameter 35 cm

The entire piece, one of a limited edition of five, was made using the ancient techniques of chasing and repoussé, where the metal is embossed and detailed with small steel tools. Its inspiration was the wonderful Hoopoe Bird and the way it spreads its wings to bask in the sun. The feathers are articulated and can be unfurled to act as a lid. The distinctive black and white markings of the feathers have been enhanced using oxidised and plain silver.

Height 35 cm
Diameter 25 cm

The surface of this silver tumbler was carefully decorated with the image of a feather chased onto the surface and the gilded interior. Bryony used a small steel tool and hammer to achieve this effect.

Height 10 cm
Diameter 9 cm

This intricate vase was inspired by birds that Bryony sketched during her time as Silversmith in Residence at Edinburgh Zoo. The beak is hinged and can open to reveal a small, wriggling, articulated fish, which can be removed and worn as a pendant. Bryony enjoys making pieces with kinetic elements that invite the onlooker to interact with the sculpture. The peach pink glass was blown to Bryony’s design by Loco Glass in Cirencester.

Height 45 cm
Diameter 40 cm