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Wow! This was some large chunk if Irish Yew. I wasn't sure what to handturn out of this. It was big enough for a bowl, but not quite the right shape and too big for a manageable goblet. The natural markings of the wood were too beautiful to cut into smaller pieces, so I finally settled on this large imposing Chalice. I am seeing this on a wooden banqueting table in true medieval style or perhaps as a feature piece in your home. Although this might be too heavy to drink your wine from, it has a natural finish so that you can if you wish. Maybe a trophy cup for the winning jousting team!
dia 140mm x 210 high
- Code: 85
- Manufacturer: Bannon Wood Turning
- Weight: 1.620 Kgs
The Mother of all Irish Yews in the world was found by a farmer, George Willis in 1740 in the Cuilcagh mountains in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It was planted by his land lord, Lord Enniskillen at Florencecourt house. The Irish Yew is a dark and sombre tree with an ability for perpetual renewal and in this tradition the Mother of all Irish Yews can still be seen at Florence court. This smooth gold coloured wood was use to make dagger handles. bows, wine barrels and a Chalice!