The gallery of selected pieces
Our real shop and gallery in Burford is a treasure trove of wooden delights. Here you can see some selected items for yourself. Many are completely unique one off pieces, whilst others although technically similar, in reality vary in detail so that no two are ever the same. The versatility and beauty of wood combined with the skill and talent of our craftsmen and women never ceases to amaze - we hope that you enjoy them too.
If you would like to purchase any of the items displayed in this focus gallery, or would like further information please email us or enter your details on our enquiry form on the 'contact us' page, not forgetting to tell us what you are interested in and we will get in touch with you.
Swordfish
Craftsman : John Mainwaring Woods : Coloured Sycamore Dimensions : 310 mm wide x 100 mm deep x 200 mm tall Cost : £246.00
This beautifully coloured swordfish is leaping the crest of a wave. John leaves natural wood showing through the swelling sea to create texture and depth.
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Conference handbag
Craftsman : Jane Cummins Media : Birch and felt Dimensions : 290 mm wide x 100 mm deep x 325 mm tall Cost : £123.00
Jane has combined her own 100% wool handmade felt with a laminated Birch plywood frame resulting in a unique contemporary handbag.
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Shire horse
Craftsman : Sue Navin Woods : Brown Oak Dimensions : 225 mm wide x 50 mm deep x 210 mm tall Cost : £435.00
From the flowing mane to the feathers on his fetlocks Sue captures perfectly the pleasure of this horse enjoying a good canter.
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Bedside cabinet
Craftsman : Robert Lewin Woods : Oak and Walnut Dimensions : 455 mm wide x 452 mm deep x 629 mm high Cost : £850.00
SOLD - commissions can be taken for the same or different woods.
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Pirate ship
Craftsman : John Mainwaring Wood : Coloured Dimensions : 300 mm wide x 120 mm deep x 332 mm tall Cost : £246.00
SOLD - The Red Roger has a cheery crew of eight and a seagull! The Jolly Roger flies from the rigging above the pirate with the patch and hook.
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Silver fruit platter
Craftswoman : Dennis Hales Media : Sycamore and silver Dimensions : bowl - 290 mm diameter x 100 mm tall Cost : £245.00
The middle of this lovely contoured platter has silver leaf detail. The cherries, plum, apples and pear are covered in distressed silver leaf which allows the black base to show through.
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Cut rim vessel
Craftsman : Jason Breach Wood : Brown Oak Dimensions : 180 mm diameter x 160 mm tall Cost : £127.50
There are so many ways to view Jason's delightful vessel. One side has a cut out and a curved line of decreasing holes. Behind on the opposite rim the cut out is reflected in the projecting wave shape.
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Out
Craftsman : John Mainwaring Wood : Coloured Dimensions : 180 mm wide x 120 mm deep x 150 mm tall Cost : £276.75
SOLD - but we can always commission a variation on a theme!
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Spalted Beech bowl
Craftsman : Ian Clarkson Wood : Spalted Beech Dimensions : 260 mm diameter x 100 mm tall Cost : £96.00
The attractive black and dark brown veins of the spalting in this bowl are caused by a fungal infection in the timber after felling.
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