Silver, silver gilt, and enamel with 22ct gold cloissons. This vase won the Jacques Cartier Memorial Award at the Goldsmiths’ Craft Council Awards 2001.
The base of the vase comprises three salamanders holding up a flaming crucible. The flames, which represent the sun and its life giving forces, flow into the enamelled design. Sparks from the flames extend up and become stars in the night sky.
Night and day represent the cyclical nature of time and this is further strengthened by four floral panels representing the four seasons. Height 390mm
