The Eighteenth Century was a time of few possessions. Items of
personal ornament often doubled with a useful purpose. The treasured family pieces were kept in
containers appropriate to their value.
Glen Mock has created such a piece for the 2017 Auction. Carefully crafted from natural material this
shawl brooch is stunning and elegant.
Glen has always been known for his scrimshaw work in horn, bone, antler
and other natural materials. This
brooch has some of his best work, a delicate vining pattern with flowers and
butterflies and a heart suggesting a gift to a loved one. The brooch pin is elegantly simple.
The box of curly maple repeats the vining floral design with
silver wire and scrimshaw. With its red
wool lining and decorated lid the box is every bit as elegant as the
brooch. Your sweetheart may let you
borrow the brooch to pin up your plaid, but she will never let you have this
container.
Glen has been a regular auction supporter because he believes in
the CLA and its support for contemporary artists.
Glen mock’s contact information is mock@grm.net
Text by Heinz Ahlers with photos by David Wright
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