Cham.
€680Limited edition of 3 - each piece unique
One June morning in 1818, on a road south of Berlin, Oriole was sitting on a branch of an elderflower bush, breathing in the sweet scent of its blossoms. "This is without doubt an oriolus oriolus," a male voice exclaimed. Oriole noticed a man with a friendly face who was watching him with interest. "Sambucus nigra," said the man, smiling broadly. "Its white blossoms will turn into black berries by September."
The man introduced himself as Adelbert von Chamisso and told Oriole that his work was concerned with describing and preserving plant specimens. Was Oriole interested in botany, and would he like to join him on one of his excursions?
On the day, Chamisso wore a large green tin, a vasculum, on a leather strap, into which he would carefully place plant varieties. Oriole learned that samples are best stored in these boxes until they can be pressed between sheets of absorbent paper. Once again, Chamisso was pleased to add further finds to his already extensive collection of plant specimens, collected from both near and far.
This vessel, crafted in 925 silver and lined with vibrant red felt, echoes the form and purpose of Chamisso's botanical vasculum. Each of the three pieces in this limited edition varies slightly in height and diameter, making every one a unique collector's item - a tribute to the botanist, poet, and explorer who catalogued the natural world with such care.
Use it to hold small treasures, as a sculptural object, or as a reminder that preservation and beauty can coexist.
This object comes with an extended story about Oriole's encounter with Adelbert von Chamisso.
Specifications:
Limited edition of 3
Piece A: Height 41mm, diameter at rim 35mm
Piece B: Height 49mm, diameter at rim 35mm
Piece C: Height 37mm, diameter at rim 34mm
Material: 925 sterling silver, red felt, rubber elastic, satin or woven band
