Sterling Silver Canapé Spike
A refined serving implement shaped through process, material, and use.
This sterling silver canapé spike is hand-formed and finished at the bench, its surface carrying subtle marks from the making process. The form is direct and purposeful; a pointed tool designed for lifting, serving, and sharing food.
Objects such as this sit quietly within moments of gathering: used briefly, passed between hands, and returned again. Though small in scale, they play a central role in acts of hospitality and ritual.
The surface reflects a language of making drawn from worked materials and tool use; echoing the marks of labour, repetition, and handling. Its simplicity allows the material to speak: solid, balanced, and considered.
Designed to be used, not stored away, the spike becomes part of a shared experience; a small object that moves between people, carrying both function and presence.
Each piece is individually made, with subtle variations in surface and form.
Details
- Solid sterling silver
- Hand-formed and finished
- Approx. 48 x 11 x 5mm
- Suitable for serving olives, cheeses, canapés
- Hallmarked in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Handmade in Aberdeen, Scotland
Each piece is individually made. Variations in surface and form are an intrinsic part of the work.
Additional Information
Each piece is designed and handmade by Scott Smith in his Aberdeen studio using traditional silversmithing techniques.
Rooted in the landscapes, archaeology, and working traditions of North East Scotland, these works translate material, memory, and labour into enduring silver objects; intended to be used, lived with, and passed on.
For commissions, acquisitions, or to discuss this piece further, please contact:
hello@scottsmithdesign.co.uk