Grace Gunning Bicycle Copper Reliquary Box MCF 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches (DxH)

3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches (DxH)

The rustic style has an organic vibe that seamlessly blends with any decor

The creation process begins with a sculpted model which is then cast in pewter

The work has a rugged feel

That’s when the idea hit me of birds on things

Grace Gunning Bicycle Copper Reliquary Box MCF 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches (DxH)After years of working primarily with glass, Grace Gunning found old 1890's metal forming machines and began to experiment with heavy gauge copper, hoping to learn to form a box. Working in her upstate New York studio along the banks of the Hudson, it took nearly a year for her to master the traditional metal crafting techniques of a bygone era, but her diligence and imagination eventually gave birth to these delightful decorative boxes. The colorful