Poirot Inspired Lapel Vase

[undertaker]

Greetings,

I have recently discovered the Masterpiece Poirot Series and fell in love with it. I have admired the vase he wears for some time and even remember reading about it on another thread from some time ago. I have searched for a "tussie mussie" like Poirot's and have had no luck. I even contacted the jeweler who made the one for the series and they only offer one that is a far cry from the one he wears. So here is what I have come up with. Please let me know what you think.

Thanks,
J.S.

 

[cookie]

Wonderful...how did you do it?

 

[undertaker]

Thanks So Much. I took a couple of worn silver coins, rolled them on a rolling mill, then I began heating and hammering on a small anvil till I got it the way I wanted it. This one took me a few hours to build. I am taking this one to a friend who is an artist and he is going to carve it in wax, make a mold, and then cast one in sterling silver. I may add a decorative design on the vase, wheat or some such the like, maybe a shield for engraving...... who knows.

Thanks,
J.S.

 

[Feraud]

Nice job on it. :eusa_clap

 

[undertaker]

Nice job on it. :eusa_clap

Thanks. Are you still wearing that dandy little Rose Gold Gruen watch?

 

[Vintage lover]

Thanks So Much. I took a couple of worn silver coins, rolled them on a rolling mill, then I began heating and hammering on a small anvil till I got it the way I wanted it. This one took me a few hours to build. I am taking this one to a friend who is an artist and he is going to carve it in wax, make a mold, and then cast one in sterling silver. I may add a decorative design on the vase, wheat or some such the like, maybe a shield for engraving...... who knows.

Thanks,
J.S.

Congratulations on the successful outcome! I wish I was that skilled with metalworking

 

[Bugsy]

Thanks So Much. I took a couple of worn silver coins, rolled them on a rolling mill, then I began heating and hammering on a small anvil till I got it the way I wanted it. This one took me a few hours to build. I am taking this one to a friend who is an artist and he is going to carve it in wax, make a mold, and then cast one in sterling silver. I may add a decorative design on the vase, wheat or some such the like, maybe a shield for engraving...... who knows.

Thanks,
J.S.

:eusa_clap My most sincere congratulations on your accomplishment. I have absolutely not talent in that area. I'm luck I can work the ZipLok tops on my Glad Bags. [huh] Beautiful job.:eusa_clap

 

[Tomasso]

Good job!

:eusa_clap I'm lucky I can work the ZipLock tops on my Glad Bags. [huh]

Hey, those ziplocks can be a *****.. ..On the other hand I once took a jewelry making class and you'd be surprised what an idiot (Moi') can produce with rudimentary instruction and some basic equipment.[huh]

 

[Ada Vice]

That's gorgeous, do you have the Poirot tache as well?

 

[Feraud]

Thanks. Are you still wearing that dandy little Rose Gold Gruen watch?

But of course!

 

[undertaker]

On the other hand I once took a jewelry making class and you'd be surprised what an idiot (Moi') can produce with rudimentary instruction and some basic equipment.[huh]

I am living proof of that.

Regards,
J.S.

 

[Methuselah]

WOW, nice work. How big is it? And how does it fasten - some kind of brooch pin?

Please post pictures of the cast version too when you get it.

 

[theinterchange]

I've been a Poirot fan for quite some time, so it's always interesting to see what other fans come up with in terms of "props" and such.

I really like what you've done, Undertaker. You have seen the episode which explains how he got the lapel vase, haven't you?

Randy

 

[undertaker]

Absolutely, I watched it the night before last on DVD. I also have the swan cane like his. I may just grow me mustaches like hes before long.....perhaps that might be going to far[huh] .

Regards,
J.S.

 

[undertaker]

WOW, nice work. How big is it? And how does it fasten - some knid of brooch pin?

Please post pictures of the cast version too when you get it.

It measures 2.25 inches by 1 inch and fastens witha regular brooch style pin. I will post one of the cast as soon as It gets done. If there is enough interest I may get him to cast me a few, so please let me know and I will also try to get some idea of a price.

Thanks,
J.S.

 

[undertaker]

That's gorgeous, do you have the Poirot tache as well?

Not as of yet .

Regards,
J.S.

 

[Edward_Lindey]

Depending of price and funding at the time I would be intrested, exspecialy if it had a shield for engraving.

Edward

 

[Methuselah]

I don't think I could carry the look off myself - my vintage inspiration is more All Creatures Great and Small - tweed in the dales rather than Death on the Nile! lol

But I do enjoy tinkering with silver work, and I'd like to see your progress from original to the finished cast. Fascinating stuff.

EDIT: I've just recalled there was an old thread about these, here it is:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=39865

 

[railroad detect]

i WOULD BE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING ONE. PLEASE ADVISE ON AVAILABLILITLY.

RAILROAD DETECTIVE

 

[theinterchange]

I don't think I could carry the look off myself - my vintage inspiration is more All Creatures Great and Small - tweed in the dales rather than Death on the Nile! lol

At least you're not inspired by the wardrobe of The Good Life

Get a load of those plaid pants on Jerry!

Randy