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A slim, cone-shaped tower of open metalwork, with cast-iron objects welded all over the frame. There are six layers to the needle and the the objects are arranged within each layer according to senses such as touch or hearing, including the 'mysterious sixth sense'. The items have a predominately maritime theme. A bell hangs inside.

Title

Blacksmiths’ Needle

Date

1997

Medium

wrought iron

Measurements

H 500 x W 130 x D 130 cm

Accession number

NE1_SD_S035

Acquisition method

commissioned by Tyne & Wear Development Corporation

Work type

Obelisk

Owner

Newcastle City Council

Custodian

Newcastle City Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

10th May 1997

Access

at all times

Inscription description

plaque: GLEAMS THROUGH THE / TREES THE RED LIGHT / OF THE FORGE // LONGFELLOW; plaque: Blacksmiths Needle / British Artist Blacksmiths Association / 1996 / Commissioned by the / Tyne & Wear Development Corporation

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