you may recall how much of a fan I am of the book "Masquerade"
and the sumptuous golden hare created by artist Kit William
(you can read all about the book & artist on the original post here)
Well, can you possibly imagine my delight & amazement
when I discovered this birthday present (below) awaiting me
from my lovely eldest lass Hannah and her partner Daniel.
My very own stunning silver version of that magical hare,
so beautiful, such attention to detail, even the tiny bells ring!
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Oh, they know me so well, my precious family!
Dear Dan had spent many long hours here & there
secretly hand crafting every piece of this treasure.
I really am quite simply lost for words!
Dan is hoping to do more silver smithing Im glad to say!
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What a wonderful present! Made all the better as it was hand crafted for you. It is divine. Adore the little mouse! A favourite book of mine too. x
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing labour of love ... and what a Treasure :) xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Ruthie - and he most definitely should!
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing birthday blessings you've had this year, Ruthie... mine's coming up in a couple of weeks, I can only DREAM of being so beautifully celebrated!!
ReplyDeleteHow - how very beautiful. A magical treasure!
ReplyDeletejude x
That is so very beautiful !! So much detail, I love it !! Happy birthday and I hope you have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteWow ~ that is incredible! I love it! :))))))
ReplyDeleteHi ! Belated congratulations !
ReplyDeleteYou got a truely wonderful(ly made) present on top of your faerie party !
I remember the book (don't have it, and my English wasn't that good at the time) and I recognized the picture of the hare !!!
Lucky you !!!!
So beautiful! I adore it and you must be over the moon to have such a wonderful necklace, made especially for you :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, happy, happy birthday. What a wonderful treasure from your very own masquerade.
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous, Ruthie. A gift fit for a queen. Masquerade is one of my favorite books. Best of Birthdays to you.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely Ruthie, a very special gift!
ReplyDeleteMargaret x
I am so happy for you and that you receive such beautiful love and a treasured gift. it is wonderful indeed!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful gift! I remember Masquerade so well, poring over the illustrations and all the clues and dreaming of finding the hidden hare.
ReplyDeleteI just want to say that I nominated you for an award :)
ReplyDeleteRuthie what a wonderful gift, and so perfect for you! Glad to hear he will be doing more silver smithing.. he is very talented!
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Ruthie,the hare is beautiful,what a wonderful surprise.I love Kit's work,he's so untouched by the art world!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do get around to illustrating the Tale of Thomas,it really merits a book of it's own.I'm amazed how this story still inspires 800 years on.
Wishing you a happy year!
Ruby
I forgot to say,Dan's hare is a great compliment to the original.
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully sculpted piece of silver Ruthie.
ReplyDeleteI've always been of the opinion that Celtic jewelry lends itself better to silver than gold.
your blog is such a lovely place of enchantment!
ReplyDeletethis hare art piece is absolutely beautiful.
Delila
What a beautiful piece of work - Dan is obviously a very talented artist.
ReplyDeleteVery belatedly im saying a huge thank you all for my birthday wishes, so very glad you loved Dan's work too, he is on to new & lovely pieces you will be glad to hear. x x
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