061 - An antler walker stick with stripped sweet chestnut shank. I left the extra tine on because it fits the hand nicely and creates the antler equivalent of a market stick, enabling the user to hang the stick on a peg or hook it over the arm.
The capping and spacer are done in black buffalo horn, and a wren farthing is embedded in clear resin on the coronet.
I applied my usual distinctive technique, filling the surface texture with brass/copper-filled epoxy resin before smoothing down the surface.
The shank is beautifully smooth. There was no need to stain the chestnut wood as it shows excellent natural coloration and markings.
I added narrow bands of brass/copper resin to set off the buffalo horn spacer.
Here are some more shots showing the embedded coin decoration.
This is an exceptionally fine antler stick and is very comfortable to hold in either hand.
SOLD
Update 03/04/2002:
This stick was placed first in class at the British Stickmakers Guild show at Redbourne, Hertfordshire on 01/04/2002
