Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Vicki Ambery-Smith
Title
Crafts Council HQ Stick Pin
Made in
London Borough of Islington
Date
1991
Description
Based on the façade of the Crafts Council headquarter and gallery, this oversized pin was commissioned by the Crafts Council to publicise its relocation to Pentonville Road in 1991.
Materials and techniques
The work was constructed by scoring and folding sheet silver with windows finely pierced out with a fret saw and very fine blades. The stem is made with tapers square silver wire, twisted to 'work harden' after soldering.
Dimensions
length: 23.4cm
width: 6.5cm
depth: 3cm
Object number
2017.4
Category
On view
99 Bishopsgate 5&20 Exhibition