The High-Tensile Heart

£55.00

Express your affection with a rugged twist. This striking, industrial heart sculpture seamlessly bridges the gap between raw mechanical engineering and artistic elegance.

Weighing a surprisingly dense and satisfying 2.5kg, this piece is meticulously hand-welded from dozens of salvaged high-tensile socket cap bolts. By carefully graduating the lengths, thread patterns, and bolt diameters, the sculpture forms a perfectly symmetric, stylized heart outline with a deep, mesmerizing texture. Its flat 2.5cm depth allows it to stand proudly on its own as a freestanding statement piece for indoor display, or it can be easily nestled into garden rockeries and low borders.

To ensure premium longevity, the entire sculpture has been deeply treated with a professional chemical rust converter to permanently seal the iron and halt structural decay. It is then finished with a high-grade clear lacquer coating. This dual-layer defense locks in the deep, dark industrial black finish with a subtle, metallic sheen. The surface is completely clean and smooth to the touch, making it safe for pristine indoor mantelpieces, floating shelves, or study desks, while offering robust, weatherproof protection if placed outdoors.

A True One-Off Original:
Because this sculpture is driven entirely by the unique mix of workshop bolts and salvaged hardware available at the time of crafting, no two hearts will ever be identical. The specific combination of thread counts, bolt sizes, and individual welds belongs solely to this piece. When you purchase this heart, you are investing in a completely unique work of British industrial art.

Product Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 26cm (Width) x 21.5cm (Height) x 2.5cm (Depth)
  • Weight: 2.5kg (Wonderfully heavy and solid for its size)
  • Materials: Salvaged high-tensile socket cap bolts and workshop hardware.
  • Protection: Dual-treated (Chemical Rust Converter + Protective Clear Lacquer)
  • Placement: Freestanding. Perfect for indoor display on desks/mantels or year-round outdoor use.

£55