Carved Platter in Goldfield Root Burr
Diameter - 30cms
The Australian Government only allows a small number of these root burrs to be harvested each year, so by the time they arrive here in the UK they are fairly expensive! The wood is incredibly dense and plays havoc with the turning tools, but the reward is to see the wonderful character of the burr being revealed on the lathe. The reverse side of this platter has been left in its natural state , and is full of character.