Tim Burton is undoubtedly my favourite movie director. Every time he invites Johnny Depp to participate in his projects the effect of their cooperation is absolutely gorgeous. The latest movie they've made together is Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Todd, known in the past as Benjamin Barker, takes revenge on people who deprived him of everything he loved and turned his life into a nightmare. His silver razor is his best friend - with this razor and a little help from the obsessive meat-pie shop owner - Mrs. Lovett (stunning creation of Helena Bonham-Carter) he gets rid of his enemies, one by one.
My favourite moment of this musical is when Sweeney finds a box with his razors hidden under the floor of his old room. Just like them, he has spent many years locked out of sight. He promises that soon they will drip rubies...
The razor was made of hand-cut sterling silver sheet, various gauges of sterling and fine silver wires and faceted rubies. It was heavily oxidised and polished to shine just like Sweeney's razor. A double chain adorned with rubies and finished with an interesting clasp makes the whole design complete.
It is a piece for someone as crazy about this movie as I am :)
I hope you've enjoyed looking at it :)
Thank you,
Iza