Product Description:
Outstanding Turned Wooden Vase
in African Blackwood
by Patrick H Lindsay
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It is the brilliant use of the timber pattern which makes this so extra special. The strong contrast within the same tree is a real wonder of nature, and its` vertical aspect makes full use of this contrast.What is harder to see in the photographs is that there is lovely grain in the dark brown areas too.There is even some brass infil in the lowers section of the vase, adding further interest and contrast.
As with all of Patrick Lindsays` Vase range, this is designed to accept a 1 inch test tube if you wish to use it for cut flowers - practical as well as beautiful.
A genuinely eyecatching piece of work.
Initialled on the base by Patrick H Lindsay.
Width 2 1/4 inches at widest point approx.
Height 5 1/2 inches approx.
As usual, the piece is finished using 10 grades of sandpaper and 3 coats of Danish Oil.
"STUNNING ITEM!! pictures don't do justice! WILL BUY AGAIN!! "
"Visually stunning piece, excellent packing and service"
"Wonderful. Can't stop hugging it..."
"TOP-CLASS item. Excellent service."
"The most beautiful bowl. Arrived well packaged. Top notch service A++"
"recieved and delighted...thanks"
Absolutely unique, made to Gallery standard, an opportunity to buy PHL original work.
"The special dignity of great trees, the varied patterns of sapwood, heartwood, burl, bark, different for each species, the visual and tactile elegance of beautiful finishes, and the subtle grace of many bowl shapes captured my eye and my heart." Edward Jacobson.
Patrick H Lindsay is entered upon the Register of Professional Turners. His award winning work is the result of many years of meticulous labour. He specialises in large bowls and hollow forms. Larger bowls often involve obtaining the whole tree, and the roughed out piece may weigh 5 cwt. These may take 3 years to dry out, and involve many returns to the lathe before being finally finished. Getting the ultra smooth finish which is a Patrick Lindsay trademark, involves working through 10 grades of sandpaper, working over a period of time to get the required finish (all by hand). The equipment to produce such large bowls required an investment of over £10,000, including 2 British made VB36 lathes. With many slow growing tree varieties used, much of his work may have been 100 years or more in the making. All of his pieces are initialled and every one is totally unique.
Patrick Lindsay creations make wonderful, original and lasting gifts. They continue to give pleasure for years, the wood gradually changing hue and shade to create new interest and beauty. Beautiful wood appeals to a basic human instinct and is appreciated by almost everyone.
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