#936 Now Sold

Bog Oak and Gun Metal Premium Twist Pen

BOG-WOOD

Is a material from trees that have been buried in peat bogs and preserved from decay by the acidic and anaerobic bog conditions, sometimes for hundreds or even thousands of years. The wood is usually stained brown by tannins dissolved in the acidic water. Bog-wood represents the early stages in the fossilisation of wood with further stages ultimately forming jet, lignite and coal over a period of many millions of years. Bog-wood may come from any tree species naturally growing near or in bogs, including oak, pine and yew. It is a rare form of timber that is claimed to be comparable to some of the world's most expensive tropical hardwoods.

This particular bog-wood is oak and came from the Norfolk Fens, it has been carbon dated at 4280 years old.

Many thousands of years ago East Anglia was densely forested by gigantic trees. Approximately 7,000 years ago a rise in the sea level caused the rivers to back up and flood the fens, consequently the trees died standing and then fell into the silt of the forest floor. Due to cultivation of this productive land these trees have come to the surface.

Pen #936 was turned on 25th March 2018 near Braunston on the Oxford Canal.

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#935 Now Sold

Bog Oak and Gun Metal Premium Twist Pen

BOG-WOOD

Is a material from trees that have been buried in peat bogs and preserved from decay by the acidic and anaerobic bog conditions, sometimes for hundreds or even thousands of years. The wood is usually stained brown by tannins dissolved in the acidic water. Bog-wood represents the early stages in the fossilisation of wood with further stages ultimately forming jet, lignite and coal over a period of many millions of years. Bog-wood may come from any tree species naturally growing near or in bogs, including oak, pine and yew. It is a rare form of timber that is claimed to be comparable to some of the world's most expensive tropical hardwoods.

This particular bog-wood is oak and came from the Norfolk Fens, it has been carbon dated at 4280 years old.

Many thousands of years ago East Anglia was densely forested by gigantic trees. Approximately 7,000 years ago a rise in the sea level caused the rivers to back up and flood the fens, consequently the trees died standing and then fell into the silt of the forest floor. Due to cultivation of this productive land these trees have come to the surface.

Pen #935 was turned on 25th March 2018 near Braunston on the Oxford Canal.

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#934 Available

Bocote and Chrome Premium Twist Pen

Price ~ £32.50

BOCOTE 

(also known as Mexican Rosewood) belongs to the Cordia family. These attractive tropical trees range from 65-100ft (20-30m) tall with a trunk diameter of 3-5ft (1-1.5m). They have a brown trunk with green leaves and in season are covered with small, stunning white flowers.

The wood has a yellowish brown body with dramatic dark brown to almost black stripes. The colour tends to darken with age. The grain patterning can be quite striking and it's not uncommon to see many "eyes" and other figuring, although unlike knots they do not seem to present any special challenges.

Pen #934 was turned on 25th March 2018 near Braunston on the Oxford Canal.

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#933 Now Sold

Olive Wood and 24ct Gold Plated Rollerball Pen

OLIVE WOOD

The olive tree is an evergreen tree or shrub, it is short and squat and rarely exceeds 8-15m (26-49ft) in height. The silvery leaves are oblong, measuring 4-10cm long and 1-3cm wide. The trunk is typically gnarled and twisted.

Olive wood is very hard and is prized for its durability, colour and interesting grain patterns. Because of the commercial importance of the fruit and the slow growth and relatively small size of the tree, olive wood and its products are relatively expensive. Common uses of the wood include kitchen utensils, carved wooden bowls, cutting boards, fine furniture and decorative items.

The yellow or light greenish brown wood is often finely veined with a darker tint; being very hard and close-grained it is valued by woodworkers.

Pen #933 was turned on 25th March 2018 near Braunston on the Oxford Canal.

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#932 Now Sold

Olive Wood and 24ct Gold Plated Rollerball Pen

OLIVE WOOD

The olive tree is an evergreen tree or shrub, it is short and squat and rarely exceeds 8-15m (26-49ft) in height. The silvery leaves are oblong, measuring 4-10cm long and 1-3cm wide. The trunk is typically gnarled and twisted.

Olive wood is very hard and is prized for its durability, colour and interesting grain patterns. Because of the commercial importance of the fruit and the slow growth and relatively small size of the tree, olive wood and its products are relatively expensive. Common uses of the wood include kitchen utensils, carved wooden bowls, cutting boards, fine furniture and decorative items.

The yellow or light greenish brown wood is often finely veined with a darker tint; being very hard and close-grained it is valued by woodworkers.

Pen #932 was turned on 25th March 2018 near Braunston on the Oxford Canal.

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#931 Now Sold

Olive Wood and Gun Metal Fountain Pen

OLIVE WOOD

The olive tree is an evergreen tree or shrub, it is short and squat and rarely exceeds 8-15m (26-49ft) in height. The silvery leaves are oblong, measuring 4-10cm long and 1-3cm wide. The trunk is typically gnarled and twisted.

Olive wood is very hard and is prized for its durability, colour and interesting grain patterns. Because of the commercial importance of the fruit and the slow growth and relatively small size of the tree, olive wood and its products are relatively expensive. Common uses of the wood include kitchen utensils, carved wooden bowls, cutting boards, fine furniture and decorative items.

The yellow or light greenish brown wood is often finely veined with a darker tint; being very hard and close-grained it is valued by woodworkers.

Pen #931 was turned on 22nd March 2018 near Braunston on the Oxford Canal.

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#930 Now Sold

Bocote and 24ct Gold Plated Fountain Pen

BOCOTE 

(also known as Mexican Rosewood) belongs to the Cordia family. These attractive tropical trees range from 65-100ft (20-30m) tall with a trunk diameter of 3-5ft (1-1.5m). They have a brown trunk with green leaves and in season are covered with small, stunning white flowers.

The wood has a yellowish brown body with dramatic dark brown to almost black stripes. The colour tends to darken with age. The grain patterning can be quite striking and it's not uncommon to see many "eyes" and other figuring, although unlike knots they do not seem to present any special challenges.

Pen #930 was turned on 22nd March 2018 near Braunston on the Oxford Canal.

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#928 Now Sold

NB Dane Elm and Gun Metal Premium Twist Pen

(A donation from the sale of this pen will be gifted to The Narrowboat Heritage Foundation, the Custodians of NB Dane)

EUROPEAN ELM - Ulmus procera

European Elm has is a light to medium brown, sometimes with a hint of red. With an oil finish, it can turn a beautiful golden brown colour. Unless, of course, it's been kept at the bottom of a canal for an awfully long time.

The rotten parts of these rebuilt boats are usually used to stoke the fires that steam the new planks for bending to the hull's shape.Luckily these pieces of elm were too important to burn and have been properly stored. I wasn't sure how deep the rot would have gone and how deep I would have to delve into this piece to find stable wood. The pens I make from historic boat materials have been thoroughly tested by me to make sure that they will give pleasurable daily use.

Narrowboat Dane was built by the Mersey Weaver and Ship Canal Carrying Company and used as part of their fleet. She was built in November 1946 and first registered on January the first 1947. Ade from A P Boatbuilding is currently restoring her on behalf of The Narrowboat Heritage Foundation, the work being done is re-bottomed with new chine planks, kelson, stem post and soon to receive two new bow planks, gunwales, decks, new back cabin and engine room. The pens that I will be making from Dane are all from a heavy lump of Elm bottom plate and a replaced side plank made of oak.

Pen #928 was turned on 22nd March 2018 near Braunston on the Oxford Canal.

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