Storm in a Tea Cup

Storm in a Tea Cup by John Lumbus pays homage, in a very literal sense, to the famous idiom meaning a small event that has been exaggerated out of all proportion.

Turn the handle and the golden boat rides the mechanical waves, above the stormy clouds periodically reveal a shining bolt of lightning.

£550 (excl. VAT)

Colour:
New English – White & Gold

Storm in a Tea Cup John Lumbus is a timeless automata design, initially produced using second-hand bone china tea cups. Together with John, the piece was developed as a Laikingland kinetic object. The teacups are now made by Royal Delft in the Netherlands and New English in the UK. Both companies are devoted to craftsmanship and Laikingland liked the contrast in company history with one very traditional at nearly 350 years old and the other very New and exciting and only 3 years old. In 2010 they are delighted to produce two contemporary versions of Storm in a Tea Cup. Each version is available as a numbered edition of only 12 pieces.