A great wine deserves a great wine coaster! I began with a sheet of heavy Sterling Silver, and attached my sketch paper to the metal. Then I carefully pierced (the metalsmithing term for sawing) the design out. Each space required a separate hole be drilled to insert the saw blade to pierce out that hole. Next I used my extensive collection of antique, vintage and modern chasing tools and "drew" the design into the metal, creating the outlines and textures of the grapes, vines, and grape leaves. Next I used my rawhide hammer and mandrels to form the long flat strip of Sterling Silver into the desired circular shape, and then soldered the pieces together. This is formed of two separate piece of Sterling Silver - the vine panel, and the focal panel with the large grape leaves and bunch of grapes. Next I used a variety of my metalsmithing tools to texture the metal. Then I took a handmade wooden base and stained it a Red Mahogany stain, and double checked to be sure the Sterling Silver top fit correctly on the base.

I have made this so the Sterling Silver top fits snugly over the base, but can be removed for polishing without damaging either it or the wooden base.

I am happy to custom design a wine coaster for you, in the metal and design of your choice, and whatever stain finish you want on your wooden base. Prices will vary depending on the current metals market. Convo me to discuss.

This ships FREE worldwide, insured in the US. Please convo me to discuss international insurance availability and costs.