Astral Vessels Objets d'Art and Vertu

Vessel Color: Bright Burnt Orange Size: Diameter 1-3/8" X 2-1/8"" Tall This special Vessel features a truly artisinal gemstone created by our longtime partners at the Wackler Gem Company. It is a Doublet consisting of a hemispherical Rutilated Quartz cabochon bonded to a lower flat layer of Condor Agate from the Patagonia region of Argentina. Encasing this special gem is another truly unique feature of this Vessel: a lathe-turned and Rose Engine engraved setting made of Mokume Gane patterned metal constructed from layers of Sterling Silver, Copper and 5% Shibuichi, a traditional Japanese copper/silver alloy for sword furniture and decorative metalwork. Each metal in the fused laminate reacts differently to the applied patina to reveal the woodgrain patterns that run throughout the thickness of the metal. These patterns are not surface treatments like electroplated colors so they are durable and can be restored to their original colors if ever needed. Supporting the spectacular gemstone is a Bright Burnt Orange Vessel...

Vessel Color: Spring Green Size: 1-3/8" Diameter X 2" Tall The top of this exquisite vessel features a pure silver disc, engine-turned with a fine spiral pattern and covered with a...

This vessel features a Rose Engine carved ornamental grip on the cap that is the perfect compliment to the bold fluted pattern on the body below. The inset US coin is a genuine, solid silver 1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar...

Vessel Color: Matte Gunmetal Gray Size: Diameter 1-3/8" X 1-3/4" Tall This vessel features a Rose Engine carved and engraved cap that compliments the 24-flute pattern carved onto the body with our ornamental lathe. The inset bronze coin is a genuine Japanese 1 Sen from the Meiji period. All vessels...

Vessel Color: Deep Blue Size: Diameter 1-3/8" X 2-3/4" Tall This vessel features a Rose Engine carved and engraved cap complimented by a classic body fluted on our 1875 Ornamental Lathe. It's topped with a Sterling Silver finial cast from a relief engraving by Amayak Stepanyan that was made exclusively for Astral Vessels. The fierce Dragon encircles all as it clutches the sphere of its desire! Towering above the engraved clouds below is a naturally colorful cabochon gemstone cut from Oregon...

This perfectly tailored deep blue Vessel features a cap that we carved with a harlequin pattern using our antique Rose Engine. The top of the cap is inse...

This vessel features a single, fabulous ornamental pattern that was carved onto nearly every surface using our antique Rose Engine. The Sterling Silver and rustic Welsh Dragon...

This organic vessel has been Rose Engine carved with an 18-cycle sinewave pattern on both the cap and body, complimenting the subtlety of the lustrous fini...

A genuine Ethiopian 50 Matonas coin showing the triumphant Lion of Judah has been inset into the top. The obverse is visible on the inside of the cap, revealing the portrait of Emperor...

Vessel Color: Deep Blue Size: Diameter 1-3/8" X 2-1/8"" Tall This beautiful vessel bears a classical Sterling Silver acanthus leaf medallion inset into its cap. Designed and carved in relief by master engraver Amayak Stepanyan, its low dome is crowned with a 6 mm diameter natural Hematite gemstone set in one of our signature Sterling Silver bezels. The vessel also features a Rose Engine...