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WWl Burmese teak

TVS

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Made this fountain & Rollerball pen set out of reclaimer WWl Burmese Teak that was on its way to England on the SS Pegu when it was sunk by a German U Boat in 1917 this set is going to Abbots Langley veterans centre as a fundraiser
 

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I sourced some original planks direct from the savage company years ago. I have made one out of the teak to date, the smell is horrible when turning it, that's the years under the sea, even got the gribble on two of my pieces.
Looks very nice.
Kelvin
 
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Love the pens, Love the turning and adore the history

Once again woody you have created something very special.

:drool::drool::thumbs:
 
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