Maple Burr

With clear affinity to traditional Scots design of communal drinking vessels, otherwise known as "quaichs", this piece will hold "conversations" even better than it will liquid refreshment. The Pacific Maple burr (burl) from which it has been lovingly crafted is a rare and beautiful example of this outstanding timber. The basic honey-gold coloured heartwood is interpenetrated with a matrix of creamy-yellow sapwood which adds dynamic visual range to the form. With bark inclusions, stunning burr figure and a black line filigree from incipient spalting, this piece will reveal new aspects of its being every day. From its sturdy foot, through the beaded transition into the bowl form, and on up to the detailed rim, this is a piece that will reward examination and appreciation time and again.

Pacific Maple Burr 3.3/4” dia. x 2.1/2”

Elm

Ash

 

African Walnut

 

Cocobolo

 

Maple Burr

 

Black Poplar

 

Black Poplar

 

Black Poplar

 

Maple Burr

 

Turning conventional bowl geometry on it's head, or is that inside out, this large shallow bowl features an inverted design. The gently sloping sides are stepped just short of the mid-line and continue up to the rim of the shallow crater above. This piece was treated prior to wax polishing with Danish oil to enhance the strong grain pattern of the Elm.

English Elm 13” dia. x 1.1/2”

The elegant form of this bowl from it's small base, the upwardly sweeping lines ending with the inwardly rolled rim makes full use of the distinctive grain pattern of the wood.

Ash 6” dia. x 2”

Sitting atop four bun feet this clock will grace any mantelpiece, fine black gum lines are present throughout, a feature of African Walnut. The base, top and centre are inlayed with a fine brass detail, the quarts clock itself has a 3” brushed gold face displaying Roman numerals.

African Walnut : Bandstand Clock 9.1/2” tall x 6” dia.

A very stylised design reminiscent of the snake charmers flute, it sits on a sturdy layered base, the stem skewers the bulbous centre which shows off the wonderful dark grain pattern of the wood, rising to the bell mouth head holding the silver plated candle cup Insert.

Cocobolo 7.1/4” tall x 2.1/4” base

This is a rugged looking piece, squatting on it's beaded base broad shouldered with the teeniest rim, clothed with very intense figuring and several small bark inclusions.

Pacific Maple Burr 3.3/4” tall x 3.3/4”

First in a series of three pieces of classical form conveying a natural rustic and timeless look. The first is more rounded and mature , the second has a stronger presence and is more deeply shaded and the third is the most subtle in colouring with just a hint of purple.

Black Poplar 5.3/4” tall x 6 dia.”

Black Poplar 5.1/2” tall x 6 dia.”

Black Poplar 6” tall x 5.3/4 dia.”

This piece sits elegantly on its base displaying very nice figuring with a 3” pewter lid depicting a single butterfly sipping nectar from a flower.

Pacific Maple Burr : Pot Pourrie 2.1/2” tall x 4.1/2”dia.