Stitched Oak Platter

This platter was made from a 400 year old oak tree that fell during Storm Eowyn in 2025. It was turned when the wood was wet and a crack developed in it. I have stabilised the wood and stitched the crack with brass wire.  The reverse has been blackened with a blow torch to give a striking effect.  The walls of the platter are quite thin to lighten the weight of it.