Sterling Silver Pinch Pot
A small vessel shaped through touch, material, and repeated action.
This sterling silver pinch pot is hand-raised and worked through chasing, building a surface that carries the marks of making. The texture is not applied decoration, but formed through controlled strikes; echoing the language of carved stone and worked ground.
Designed to be held in the hand, the pot serves for spices or small quantities; an object used through gesture rather than measurement. It invites direct interaction: to pinch, to take, to return.
The form draws from both ancient vessels and the textures of North East Scotland’s landscape; surfaces shaped by time, weather, and labour. There is a quiet weight to the piece, grounding it as both a functional object and a sculptural presence.
Each pot is individually made, with variations in surface and form that reflect the nature of the process.
Details
- Solid sterling silver
- Hand-raised and hand-chased
- Approx. 25 x 35 x 15mm
- Suitable for spices or small quantities
- Hallmarked in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Handmade in Aberdeen, Scotland
Only 1 design available, The pot pictured alongside Canape Spike with chilli flakes. The other 2 designs have sold.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