#clock case

Bought an eclectic mix of items today Early 1900s Chinese Vase Welsh darts Art Nouveau Clock case Copper trinket box etc All items will be uploaded shortly https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/576106826/pink-frosted-pressed-glass-ruffle-vase #vintage #Chinese #artnouveau #copper #antique #clocks #darts

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One of my dolls broke the other day when I was moving them into their new case. I couldn’t resist using her lovely decapitated head for a shadow box which reminds me of one of my favorite movies, “Tideland”.

WORK IN PROGRESS- here are a few snaps of a clock-case shadow box I’m currently working on.

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