Elsie Picone (1929-2013), is known as the Grandmother of Dundas, Ontario. When her husband died in 1989, Elsie took over his small food store...read more

The glass apples are the colours of the Italian flag, Elsie’s heritage. In addition to her business acumen, Elsie Picone was known for her apple pies, which she baked for politicians on the campaign trail - municipal candidates to prime ministers - bringing much attention to Dundas. .

sterling silver (cast apple branches), 14K gold, glass, carnelian 23 x 23 cm