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My thoughts entirely Paul.How much does a peice of bog oak like that cost? I would love something that old made into a brush handle, the age of it is mind blowing!
How much does a piece of bog oak like that cost? I would love something that old made into a brush handle, the age of it is mind blowing!
Oh well, I would probably end up with some oak bog seat knowing my luck!This thing is, Blademonkey; it's not only the cost (which was around £30 if I recall), but finding some available.
When a farmer is plowing and turns up a Bog Oak tree, it's common knowledge in those areas that have Peat Bogs that it's worth a lot of money.
They call in the experts to excavate it and dry it out quickly (a factory operation -- not small scale) so it doesn't rot. Much of it is then purchased to make furniture, flooring, and so on, so very little is left in small pieces that could be used for brushes. Rowlers and his Dad spent a lot of time searching for it.
A gorgeous outcome. My question is. Are you going to flatten the base of the handle in order to accept your coin and enable it to stand upright?
Just a thought.
Very nice indeed. This is very much to my liking and certainly a huge step up from some of the highly coloured resin handles that are in vogue to-day. This handle is timeless.
I am lost for words.
What an amazing concept and a brush that I am sure will be treasured.
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