In Aid Of The Sussex Snowdrop Trust
Stock No
AE2205
2015
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Item Description
We wanted to do a one off something for The Sussex Snowdrop Trust.... a unique local charity providing ‘Nursing Care at Home’ for local children who have a life-threatening or terminal illness.
We mulled over a few ideas... chatted it through with the Snowdrop Trust and their patron, The Duchess of Norfolk, and decided on our signature style of decoration.
A take on 19th century lacquer work.
We paint, decorate with decoupage using 18th and 19th century images and end with a lacquer finish.
A pretty English 19th century chest was found.
Leaning to include images that would align with the philosophy of the Trust and have special meaning.
As one of the first flowers of spring, the snowdrop symbolises new beginnings, hope, and the ability to overcome challenges.
Butterflies symbolise the soul.
Ladybirds for hope and protection.
Dragonflies?... transformation, adaptability, and spiritual clarity.
We particularly wanted to include these.
We painted the chest black with a touch of gold.
To give the feel of an English country garden we used a striking flowery border.
We left a space for the Trust's patron Chica The Duchess of Norfolk, to sign her name in gold.
As a final touch we placed in a drawer a handwritten and signed message from her on headed Arundel Castle notepaper.
This one off chest will be sold at Lots Road auction on
Sunday 12th October
Here's the link
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
West Sussex, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 99cm W: 91cm D: 46cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
West Sussex, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7973 968446
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