Chased Sterling Silver Hinged Box
A contained silver object defined by structure, surface, and interior space.
This hinged box is hand-formed in sterling silver and worked through chasing, building a textured surface through controlled, repeated strikes. The marks are embedded into the material, creating a surface that holds light unevenly and reveals the process of its making.
The form is compact and enclosed, opening to reveal a protected interior. The action of the hinge introduces a deliberate movement; to open, to conceal, to return, forming part of the object’s use.
Boxes of this kind have long held small, significant items: objects kept close, stored with care, or carried over time. This piece continues that tradition, offering a contemporary interpretation grounded in material and making.
The exterior surface draws from a language of carved and worked forms, echoing the marks of tools on stone and metal. In contrast, the interior remains smooth and quiet, a contained space held within a more active outer surface.
Each box is individually made, with variations in surface and form that reflect the nature of the process.
Details
- Solid sterling silver
- Hand-formed and hand-chased
- Hinged lid
- Approx. 75 x 40 x 45mm
- Suitable for jewellery, keepsakes, or small personal items
- 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