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| The Artwork |
| All artwork and contents of this website are © Marlene True 2008 |
| These pins are part of a series in which the portraits of distinguished gentlemen found on vintage tobacco tins has become the focus of the piece. |
"Mr Smokes" The Prince Albert Brooch
Sterling silver, copper, tin and 2.5mm CZ
2004 - Collection of David Montague
Sterling silver, copper, tin and 2.5mm CZ
2004 - Collection of David Montague
Sir Walter Raleigh, "The Renaissance Man" Sterling silver, tin
and 2.4mm diamond. - 2005
and 2.4mm diamond. - 2005
hearted and whimsical. |
"Tiger" Aluminum, Copper, tin. 2004 Photo by
Jospeh Gruber
Jospeh Gruber
"It's Good to be King" Sterling silver and
tin. 2004. Photo by Jospeh Gruber
tin. 2004. Photo by Jospeh Gruber
"Stony Eyed Zebra" Sterling silver, tin,
copper and sterling mokume gane, rubber
and 2.5mm black diamond. 2004
copper and sterling mokume gane, rubber
and 2.5mm black diamond. 2004
| These pieces incorporate bottle caps from Nigeria |
"Recycled Faith" Sterling silver, and tin
2004
2004
"Recycled Faith II" Sterling silver, tin,
copper & Sterling mokume gane 2004
copper & Sterling mokume gane 2004
"Dyslexic Heart" Sterling silver, tin,
rubber and black pearl. 2005
rubber and black pearl. 2005
"Dyslexic Heart II" sterling silver, tin,
hematite. 2005
hematite. 2005
A former candy tin lends beautiful color to this work