Viking Silver Bead marginalia reminiscent of plastic model sets

reminiscent of plastic model sets

allowing a pearl to revolve gracefully

and secure it in place—a result of intensive labor and dedication to historical accuracy

The centerpiece is a meticulously crafted box lock

it's a conversation starter

Viking Silver Bead marginalia reminiscent of plastic model setsThis bead is entirely handmade in fine silver (999), with no molding, casting, or modern shortcuts. It is a one of a kind replica of a Viking bead found in Gotland, Sweden, now held in the collection of the Swedish History Museum. You can view the original artifact here: https: samlingar. shm. se object d7313c4b f0df 4f2f 9e04 9b5971b49a34 To make this bead, I began by pressing a fine silver sheet into a hand carved mold to shape the two halves. These