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Commissions

The Turner's Workshop will accept commissions of all sorts.

This page shows some examples of the wide range of commissions I have undertaken.




Staircase Spindles turned in Oak
Oak Staircase Spindles
Turned to match existing spindles in a Listed building






Mahogany Candle Sticks with a Hand Cut Double Barley Twist - Click to See a Larger Image
Mahogany Candle Sticks
These genuine Mahogany candle sticks feature a hand cut double "Barley" twist and are finished with oil and wax to give a beautiful sheen










Ebonised Maple Barley Twist Candle Sticks - Click Image for Close up
Ebonised Maple Candle Sticks
Based on the design above, these candle sticks were hand made in Maple and finished with Black Ebonising Lacquer to give this elegant look











FinialsFinials
These Finials were turned from Sapele to match the existing which they were to replace. Fitted to a traditional Railway Station these replacements should last for many years. Left unfinished for the client to finish themselves.
Dimensions are 1200mm (4ft) long and 100mm (4") square



Balls turned in Beech - Click to see close up view
Beech Balls
Hand turned 100mm (4") diameter balls, made in unfinished Beech with a 40mm (1½") hole drilled down the centre








Cigar Holder in African Blackwood - Click Image for Close up
Cigar Holder in African Blackwood
This unusual commission is made from a really beautiful piece of timber, hollowed at one end to hold a cigar with a carved and shaped mouth piece designed to offer good grip between the teeth






Gothic Walking Cane with Silver Skull - Click image to see close up
Gothic Walking Cane with Silver Skull
Hand turned Walking cane in Beech with Black Lacquer finish.
Available only from stockists worldwide.








English Oak Stand for Crystal Handled Letter Opener
English Oak Knife Stand
This stand shows off the beautiful crystal letter opener by elevating it and allowing the light to catch the crystal making it sparkle






Business Card Stand
Business Card Holder
This English Oak stand has a rectangular base with 2 simple turned crescents to support the Business Cards (Click to see it in use)









Sapele Clock with Antique Mahogany Stain
Small Desk Clock
Made in Sapele, stained to an Antique Mahogany and finished with Oil and Wax









Turned mirrior in Oak

Dressing Table Mirror in Oak with African Blackwood knobs
 













Candles - Table Cenre Piece  
Table Centre Piece with "Tea Light" Candles
Made in Sapele with an oil and wax finish







26 Tulipwood Domes for a Shopfitting Company

26 Tulipwood Domes
Made for a shop fitting company these domes were used to display hats in a London shop








90mm Diameter Tulipwood Balls

10 Tulipwood Balls
Hand turned to 90mm diameter for use in a shop display  


 





Oak Coat Pags
Oak Coat Pegs
Turned in Oak to the customer's own design
70mm tall, 30mm at the widest part










Distressed Serving Platter

Distressed Serving Platter
Designed to serve Tapas or similar dishes, this was one of a set of 6 serving platters. Made in Sapele and distressed using Pyrography and a Blow torch

















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