Michael Michaud's napkin rings, sugar and creamer sets, serving spoons, vases and miniature boxes look like they've tumbled out of a fairy tale. Each piece of this botanical tableware collection is crafted from a branch, leaf or fruit. Molten pewter is poured into a lost wax mold, a wash of silver or gold over copper is applied, and the results are astonishing. Variations occur in each piece. All pieces are lead free and food safe. Wash by hand. Packaging includes gift box. If simplicity is an enduring trait of beauty, these pieces are simply beautiful. Limited availability. We are pleased to offer FREE SHIIPPING on these items, so prices below are all-inclusive except for tax on California orders. Orders of $100 or more will be shipped with a request for a signature, so please consider this when ordering. |
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| Apple Creamer Handcast from a Red Delicious apple, this small creamer is made of pewter that's been polished to a satin finish. The bottom is a perfect replica of an apple's calyx basin. The handle is cast from applewood. About 2.5" high x 4" wide, including pour spout and handle. An incomparable set with the sugar bowl, below. | |
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| Apple Sugar Bowl This sugar bowl, like its matching creamer, is handcast from a Red Delicious apple and made from pewter that's been polished to a satin finish. Serve up raita and apple chutney, or applesauce and sour cream, or even milk and sugar! About 2.5" high x 3" wide. Comes with spoon. | |
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| Grape Leaf Dish Imagine serving up dolmas underneath the grape arbor with this elegant plate! In truth, it almost doesn't matter what is served, because this piece, cast from a grape leaf, will eclipse anything else in your field of vision. Truly breath-taking. Gold and copper finish over pewter. 7 1/2" long by 4 1/2" wide. | |
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| Cabbage Bowl This utterly charming small bowl looks like it came straight from the White Rabbit's cupboard. A mass of species Narcissus in this bowl makes one of the most beautiful centerpieces you'll ever see. A wash of gold and copper over pewter. 2 1/4" high x 5" wide. | |
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| Radicchio Dish Radicchio never looked so good. Perfect for serving dollops of baba ganoush or caviar. Dish measures 8 1/2" long and 3 1/4" wide. Guests stop in their tracks when they see this handcast piece for the first time. Gold and copper layers over pewter. | |
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| Pomegranate Box The pomegranate is weighted with symbolism, from devotion to righteousness. Historically, the number of its seeds is supposed to equal the number of commandments in the Torah. That's a lot of seeds! This exquisite little box is weighted with a gold over copper finish, on a pewter base. A few rubies scattered inside the box would make an amazing gift. 1 3/4" wide, 2" high. | |
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| Herb Napkin Rings This boxed set of four napkin rings is based on the four essential culinary herbs: parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Cast from actual herbs and featuring a gold finish over bronze. Makes a great hostess gift. | |
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| Birch Bark Napkin Rings Cast from the trunks of silver birches, these napkin rings capture the intricate bark patterns of those trees. They pair beautifully with the birch serving spoons. Silver and copper wash over pewter. Four rings to a set. Much more beautiful than the photograph can convey. | |
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| Birch Serving Spoons Cast from birch branches and bark, these 9 1/2" serving utensils are perfect for salads, casseroles or pasta. Silver over copper finish on pewter base. Truly exquisite. Like all the pieces, these utensils are food safe. Set of two. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK. | |
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| Small Birch Bark Vase Imagine a table set with the birch napkin rings, the birch serving spoons, and one of these small (4.5" tall) vases for each place. Silver and copper wash over pewter. Beyond perfect for bunches of green fairy lanterns, fritillaries or wild orchids. | |
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| Large Birch Bark Vase A subtle masterpiece, this silver and copper over pewter vase will add drama to any room. Pair it with the other birch pieces for a powerful statement. Unbelievably beautiful with pussy willow or dogwood. 8" tall. One per customer, please. | |
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| Sea Urchin Box Why is a sea urchin box offered alongside botanical tableware? Because it is irresistible. And maybe sea urchins are plants in another galaxy. Here on planet Earth, this tiny box is about 1 1/2" high x 2 1/4" wide. Silver wash over copper on pewter. The copper shines through intermittently to capture the intricate surface of a sea urchin at low tide during sunset. | |
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