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Thread: "Stoppered" Bottle

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    "Stoppered" Bottle

    Not much to say here about the wood. I mean OK... it's a nice piece of wood... claro walnut... hard to go wrong with that. And not much going on in the way of originality. So it's all going to come down to "the form". The "bottle" is 10.5" tall (add another 5" for the lid/finial) X 6" at the widest point. Finish is "just" wax.


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    Ok... let er rip...
    Last edited by David DeCristoforo; 02-18-2012 at 6:32 PM.
    David DeCristoforo

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    Nice surprise on the double ended finial! The form looks nice

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    David - you underrate yourself!! A number of words came to mind when I viewed this piece; graceful, sleek, formal, regal... but the main idea being that you have created something that may be simple in some of the basic elements but when they all come together in a completed form... you have a winner!

    In case you didn't catch the drift... I like it! Thanks for sharing!
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    Well, that is just about as clean as it gets! Very good form, great flow up thru the lid/finial, and excellent lines in the finial. Claro walnut is a winner in anyone's camp, but you did this piece real proud, David!

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    Beautiful in all respects!

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    This is different from the things I remember you turning before but is equally well done. A great vase.
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    Now that is Perfection!!!...

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    Beautiful wood, exemplary workmanship, wish I could do finials half that impressive.

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    Talk about under statments! In my eye this is one of your best works!

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    Guess I am not seeing what you are seeing but that is a beautiful piece. Love the double ended finial.
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    Exquisite piece DD. My favorite of all your post's. That finial is perfection for this form.

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    My first thought: Wheres the steek? Second thought: Thats sleek! Final thought: If you get the lines right, simple is all it takes.

  13. Very nice form, David........the finial looks very fragile..........like it could easily break if one was not careful with it.........delicate describes it.
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    Jeez, you don't have to be so hard on yourself ! It may not be original but it sure is beautiful!
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    Nothing to rip here. Beautiful form and wood, good proportions and an elegant surprize finial. I really like the ball at the top of the finial too.
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