Gallery
Explore a collection of handcrafted metal castings created by Horseneck Metals using the ancient art of lost wax casting. Each piece begins with a natural form, digital model, or carefully shaped wax pattern, then is cast, finished, and polished by hand. From ocean-inspired pendants to detailed metal art pieces, this gallery showcases the textures, shapes, and craftsmanship behind each finished work.
Bronze Rose & Heart — 55th Anniversary Sculpture
Cast in solid bronze and weighing a substantial 3.5 pounds, this sculpture brings three enduring symbols together in one flowing form: a full-bloomed rose rising on a slender stem, framed by two arching vines that sweep down and meet to form the shape of a heart, all set upon an engraved base marking a 55th anniversary. The rose is finished in warm, burnished bronze—every furled petal catching the light—while the heart, stem, and leaves wear a soft green patina, a two-tone contrast that lets the bloom glow against its emerald-toned frame. Larger and heftier than a piece you'd wear, it has the presence of a true keepsake, meant to be set out and admired.
There's a fitting bit of meaning in that color. The 55th is the emerald anniversary, and the gentle verdigris echoes that milestone stone—while the rose has long stood for love and devotion, and the heart needs no translation at all. Together they make a piece as layered in symbolism as it is in craft: fifty-five years of love, rendered in a metal made to outlast us.
Weighty, detailed, and built to be displayed on a mantel, a shelf, or a place of honor, it's a heartfelt way to commemorate a rare milestone—whether kept by the couple themselves or given by the children, grandchildren, and friends who want to celebrate a love that has gone the distance.
Sea Turtle Pendants – Sterling Silver
Cast in sterling silver, these little sea turtles capture the charm of the real thing—the patterned shell, the outstretched flippers, the unmistakable shape of a hatchling making its first push toward the water. Each one finishes to a bright, lustrous shine and includes a hoop on the back, ready to thread onto the chain of your choice.
These turtles will always be special to me—they were the very first casting I ever made. When they came out as well as they did, that early success gave me the hope and the push to keep going, and in many ways they're where this whole journey began. Every piece I've made since traces back to these three little turtles.
The sea turtle has long stood as a symbol of longevity, perseverance, and finding your way—fitting meaning for a small piece worn close. For the ocean lover, the collector, or anyone drawn to a gentle reminder to keep going, these make a heartfelt gift.
Two Horses Heart Pendant – Sterling Silver
Two horses lean toward one another, their arched necks and gently bowed heads meeting to form the shape of a heart. Cast in sterling silver and finished to a soft, luminous shine, the piece turns a simple gesture between two animals into a graceful symbol of love, connection, and devotion—the kind of design that rewards a second look as the heart hidden in its lines comes into focus.
There's a fitting bit of meaning here for Horseneck Metal Arts: the horse is at the very heart of who we are, woven into our name and our work. This pendant brings that spirit full circle—two horses, one heart, rendered in lasting silver.
Hung on a delicate chain and ready to wear, it makes a heartfelt gift for the horse lover, the romantic, or anyone who finds meaning in a piece worn close
14K Gold Starfish
Cast in solid 14K gold, this starfish captures the graceful, tapering arms and pebbled texture of the real thing, its surface catching the light along every ridge and curve. Shown here resting in the palm, it has a presence that's substantial without being heavy—gold giving warmth and permanence to one of the sea's most familiar and beloved shapes.
This starfish holds a special place for me—it was the first one I ever made. I designed the wax pattern on a 3D printer before casting it in gold, and seeing that first piece come out of the mold made it a small milestone in my work.
The starfish has long stood as a symbol of renewal, guidance, and resilience—a creature able to regrow what it loses. Rendered in lasting gold, it makes a meaningful piece for the collector, the ocean lover, or anyone drawn to its quiet symbolism.
Sterling Silver Octopus
Cast in solid sterling silver, this octopus is a study in movement and detail—its arms curling and twisting in every direction, each lined with finely rendered suckers, its mantle smooth and bright where the light gathers. Few subjects test a caster's skill like an octopus, with its sprawling limbs and intricate texture, and this piece rewards a close look from every angle.
The octopus has long fascinated us as a creature of intelligence, mystery, and the deep—a shape-shifter equally at home in myth and in the dark water of the ocean floor. Rendered in silver, it keeps that sense of fluid, living motion, frozen at the moment of reaching.
A standout piece for the collector, the lover of the sea, or anyone who appreciates the craftsmanship behind a difficult casting done right, it's equally at home on a shelf, a desk, or in the hand.
14K Gold Arrowhead Pendant
Cast in solid 14K gold, this arrowhead transforms an ancient form into something lasting and precious. Every chipped facet and worked edge of the original is preserved in the casting, capturing the handcrafted character of a tool shaped countless generations ago—now rendered in a metal meant to endure.
This piece is a personal one. I grew up watching my father and grandfather walk their land and gather arrowheads from the soil, and the memory of those finds stayed with me for years. Casting an arrowhead in gold was a way of honoring that—turning something we pulled from the earth as a family into a small, enduring keepsake.
Worn on a chain or simply held, it carries the weight of deep history and quiet meaning: a connection to the land, to the hands that came before, and to the simple beauty of a form that has never needed improving.
Honeycomb & Bee Pendant – 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
This pendant pairs two precious metals to striking effect: a warm 14K gold honeycomb, its open hexagonal cells catching the light, crowned by a finely detailed bee rendered in sterling silver. The contrast of gold and silver gives the piece real dimension, while the bee's textured wings and body bring it to life mid-flight across the comb.
The honeycomb has long stood as a symbol of community, devotion, and the sweetness of a life well-built, and the bee for diligence and the quiet power of small things working in concert. Together they make a piece with meaning as layered as its craftsmanship.
Ready to wear on the chain of your choice, it's substantial enough to make a statement yet refined enough for everyday wear—a natural gift for the beekeeper, the nature lover, or anyone drawn to a little symbolism around the neck.
Solid Silver Sea Life & Arrowhead Castings
For the collector who wants more than another bar or generic round, these castings turn precious metal into something with character and soul. Each piece is poured in solid 999 fine silver and shaped as a creature of the sea—sharks, starfish, sand dollars, conchs, an octopus mid-curl—alongside finely detailed arrowheads and shark teeth pulled straight from the natural world.
Every casting carries its full weight in pure silver, so you hold the same intrinsic value as traditional bullion, but in a form worth displaying rather than stacking in a drawer. The textures are crisp and lifelike, the silver bright and substantial, and no two pieces feel quite the same in the hand."
Whether you're diversifying a stack, starting a themed collection, or looking for a tangible gift that carries real precious-metal value, these pieces offer bullion you'll actually want to show off.
Raven & Snapping Turtle Skulls – Bronze Castings
Cast in solid bronze, these skulls capture the stark, sculptural beauty of two of nature's most evocative creatures—the raven, long entwined with myth, mystery, and intelligence, and the snapping turtle, an armored survivor with a lineage stretching back to the age of dinosaurs.
Each piece begins as a 3D scan of a real skull, ensuring every detail is faithfully preserved—the curve of the raven's beak, the heavy architecture of the turtle's jaw, the fine textures that only nature could author. That scan is printed in wax and cast in bronze using the time-honored lost-wax method, yielding a finished piece with warm metallic depth and a permanence the original bone could never claim.
More than décor, these castings are studies in form and reminders of the wild—equally at home on a writer's desk, a curiosity shelf, or in the hands of anyone drawn to the meeting point of art, nature, and the macabre.
Pieces of Eight – Replica Shipwreck Coins
Cast in 999 fine silver, these replica pieces of eight recall the most legendary currency in maritime history. The original Spanish eight reales—struck from New World silver and stamped with the castle-and-lion arms of Castile and León and the cross of the Spanish crown—served as the world's first global money, changing hands across four continents and earning a permanent place in the lore of pirates, galleons, and sunken treasure.
Each coin carries the rough-cut, irregular character of the original "cobs," hand-struck and clipped to weight, with worn surfaces and uneven edges that evoke generations spent on the ocean floor. No two are exactly alike. Whether displayed as a collection, used as a striking conversation piece, or given as a gift to the history lover or treasure hunter in your life, these coins bring a tangible fragment of the Age of Sail into your hands.
Bronze “Spirit of Ecstasy”
This bronze casting captures one of the most iconic figures in automotive history—the Spirit of Ecstasy, the emblem that has crowned every Rolls-Royce since its creation. Sculpted in 1909 by Charles Sykes and modeled after Eleanor Thornton, the figure honors a woman who defied her era: while London society cast women as passive and deferential, Eleanor was a driving force within the circle of enthusiasts who founded Rolls-Royce and built its name into the standard of automotive luxury.
Her forward-leaning posture embodies independent thought and fearless action, while her flowing gown—sweeping back like the wings of an aircraft—evokes freedom of movement and the spirit of discovery. Cast in bronze, the figure carries that same sense of motion into a piece made to be displayed and admired for generations.
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