Rippled Oak Nesting Bowls

2020

Dimensions

7.5 H x 19.5 Ø

7.5 H x 25.5 Ø

7.5 H x 30 Ø

Signed and dated

These nesting bowls form a single piece and are made from the same English Oak tree that stood in the West Sussex countryside for over two centuries. Colours and tones ebb and flow through mellow golden browns and warm oak hues into deeper browns and earthy notes. A subtle ripple in the grain catches the light in the bottom of the bowls and medullary rays are plentiful. The shimmering ripples give the oak it’s name of Rippled Oak and is commonly caused by compression points within the tree’s structure as limbs mature and begin to sink with weight.

Ancient Oak Bowl

2020

Dimensions 13cm H x 44cm Ø

Signed and dated

This large bowl is made from a magnificent ancient oak that stood for over 650 years. At this age oaks are truly ancient, they have done all of their growing and are now receding and becoming points of history in the British landscape. The bowl features an array of character as a result of its age and a mellow honey colour. Natural cracks, old knots and holes speak of the age of the tree, and deep ripples within the grain patterns show points of compression, most likely due to the sheer physical size of the tree in its prime years. The bowl has a flowing rim and sits on a foot to elevate the bowl.

English Walnut Pourers

2020

Signed and dated

Hand carved pourers made from English walnut.

Ancient Oak Bowl

2020

Dimensions 6.5 H x 23cm Ø

Signed and dated

This large bowl is made from a magnificent ancient oak that stood for over 650 years. At this age oaks are truly ancient, they have done all of their growing and are now receding and becoming points of history in the British landscape. The bowl features an array of character as a result of its age and a mellow honey colour. Natural cracks, old knots and holes speak of the age of the tree, and deep ripples within the grain patterns show points of compression, most likely due to the sheer physical size of the tree in its prime years. The bowl has a flowing rim and sits on a foot to elevate the bowl.