Silver Poplar Pitcher

[Jim Ketron]

Curly Silver Maple with some spalting.
This piece came straight from the wood pile and was cut back in early summer, from the stump of the tree. This tree had a lot of ambrosia markings in it but this piece only had a few splotches, but top end was lying on the ground and started some nice spalting.
I was thinking of putting a handle on it but I'm undecided about doing that as I kind of like the simplicity of it as is. This was a fun form to turn and I plan to make some more of these and incorporating some handles on them soon!
Measures 14 3/4 Tall X 6 3/4 wide.
Buffed Antique oil finish.
Critiques Welcomed!

[Pappy]

Good use of some nice wood!

[Ken Massingale]

Nothing to critique, Jim.
Beautiful, as usual.
ken

[boblon]

Critique....no

Covet more like it.

Looks great.

BobL.

[DonHo]

very nice indeed!! I love the wood as well as the workmanship.
DonHo

[LowerUnit]

nicely crafted piece - a job well done.

not sure what you had in mind as a handle, but I'll agree with you about keeping it simple.

Looking at that pitcher, a rope(jute, twine, hemp)/macrame' type of handling/pouring means might work well, as the piece still remains natural, simple, and balanced.

Handle or no handle, it's a beautiful pitcher.

[SteveR]

Awesome piece Jim!! A great "wood pile" you have. In regard to the handle..maybe yes, maybe no..there is beauty in simplicity and I think you nailed it!
Thanks for sharing!
Steve