Twin Valve Bouquet – Brass Rod Bouquet

Weathered valve handles & sweeping rod stems. ⚙️

I mounted two worn brass valve handles as a double bloom, arching them high on heavy, sweeping curves of thick steel rod. The upper notched wheel and lower star-shaped knob still show their original stamped lettering ("OPEN / CLOSE"), offset by jagged, hand-cut steel leaves nestled low at the joint and anchored to a thick, pitted circular base.

At nearly a pound and a half, it’s compact, dense, and packed with gritty, tactile contrast—from rough, scaled rust and dark oxidized welds to the muted shine of aged brass.

Materials: Reclaimed brass valve handles, heavy steel rod, hand-cut steel foliage, solid steel base

Finish: Gritty rust patina, aged brass tone, dark oxidized steel

Dimensions: 7.5 in H × 4 in L × 4.5 in W

Weight: 22.9 oz 

Edition: 1-of-1 Original (Only 1 made)

Made By: Doris Plaichner in Mesa, Arizona