Designs that combine art with function
Whilst studying for a degree in Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics, I was drawn to the idea of designing objects that were both works of art and functional. I'd grown up with a wonderful old wall clock which, I realised, we all looked at several times a day. So, with their infinite design potential and constant draw to the eye, clocks became my passion.
I work with several types of metals including Nickel silver, Copper and Brass. Design and texture are created through the processes of heating, piercing, etching and engraving the metal. Each clock is fitted with quartz mechanisms.
New design range
These clocks are simpler than my Original design range. I've reduced the complexity and crucially the number of parts in their structure. Each has a simple arched metal support at the back. This has allowed me to design pieces that, though retaining the same distinctive aesthetic and crafted to the same high standards, are significantly less time and material intensive than my Original design range.
Winifred. Tapered square
Abstract leaf etch. Bright face.
w12cm, h10cm
£135
Georgia. Oval
Foliage etch
w12.5cm, h11cm
£135
Charlie. Tall arch
Cats on a bench etch
w14cm, h13.5cm
£160
Elizabeth. Tiny arch
Stars etch
w10.5cm, h8.5cm
£115
Elizabeth. Tiny arch
Flock etch
w10.5cm, h8.5cm
£115
Lucienne. wide arch
Button fern etch
w16cm, h9cm
£145
Lucie. Oval
Blue diamond etch
w12.5cm, h10cm
£135
Cecily. Trapezium
Landscape etch
w14cm, h9cm
£145
Elizabeth. Tiny arch
Petal ray, negative etch
w10.5cm, h8.5cm
£115
Anish. Tapered square
Spotty etch
w12cm, h10cm
£125
Charlie. Tall arch
Bird etch
w14, h13.5cm
£160
Lucienne. Triangle
Repeat leaf etch
w15cm, h10cm
£135
Charlie. Wide arch
Bird etch
w16 x h9cm
£145
Alfred. Oval
Shell etch
w12.5 x h11cm
£135
Eric. Tall arch clock
Landscape etch
w14cm, h13.5 cm
£160
Alfred. Wide arch
Shell etch
w14cm, h9cm
£145
Eric. Trapezium
Landscape etch
w14cm, h9cm
£150
Anish. Tapered square
Spotty etch
w12cm, h10cm
£125
Lucienne. Wide arch
Repeat leaf etch
w16cm, h9cm
£145
Elizabeth. Tiny arch
Petal ray, positive etch
w10.5cm, h8.5cm
£115
Berit. Triangular
Moroccan etch
w15cm, h10cm
£135
Rear view of Triangle clock
Original design range
The clocks in this range have been designed as functional art. I have considered the freestanding forms from all angles, so they can be enjoyed (even if only occasionally) in the round. With backs that are as interesting as their fronts, many find homes on pianos, low tables or islands. Each clock is made using up to 12 pieces of metal. Although soldering is perhaps the more conventional technique for joining metal on this scale, I prefer to use rivets. I love them for their honesty and aesthetic appeal. My influences are broad and come from both nature and manmade design. Structural patterns inspired by anything from fossils to bridges. I have always been fascinated by the use of rivets and surface decoration in old armour, where a commitment to aesthetics alongside function is so clearly evident.
Wide rocking clock. Swooping birds
w17cm h9cm
£220
Diamond arch
w20cm h12cm
£220
Cone hat. Spotty
w12cm h10cm
£190
Rocking handbag. Sunflower
w14cm h10cm
£205
Triangular. Brass
w17cm h12cm
£210
Rocking handbag. branches
w15cm h11cm
£205
Oak wall clock. Maple leaves
diameter 21.5cm
£290
Oak wall clock. Foliage
diameter 30cm
£380
Squared Oak wall clock. Repeated leaf
diameter 27cm
£350
Oak wall clock. Spotty
diameter 21.5cm
£290
As I make my clocks by hand, the colours and textures will vary. The above images are examples of the styles I have made, as no two clocks are identical.