Lorry Pendant (J30)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Ros Conway
Title
Lorry Pendant
Made in
London
Date
1975
Description
Silver and gold lorry-shaped pendant with a chain attached.
Materials and techniques
The main body of the work is in sterling silver and the thin folded part is formed out of chased fine silver. The chain is 9ct gold yellow, while the rods connecting the chain to the pendant are 9ct red gold with 24ct bindings on the end. The two tone serated plaques on either sides of the main body of the piece are 18ct yellow and green gold. The remaining gold parts at the base are 9ct yellow, red and green golds. This mixture of carats is used to create different, subtle colour effects.
Dimensions
length: 4.7cm
width: 7.5cm
Object number
J30
Category
References
Crafts Magazine (July/August 1976)
Maker's statement
This was a major piece in my degree show at the RCA in 1975.