Open Talon Ball & Claw Vanity- Made for a lady from the beautiful and historic Brandywine River area of Pennsylvania, this piece pushed all the limits of fine craftsmanship, design and woodworking. Serpentine in both the horizontal and vertical planes the case is made of Solid South American Mahogany. The rare Figured Black Walnut top is one solid board. Under the swinging mirrors there are individual jewelry drawers with imported English brass pulls. On the backs of the side mirrors are panels matching figured black walnut. At the top of the mirror are two hand carved rosettes and finally there is a matching stool that also features four cabriole legs ending in open talon ball & claw feet. |
| The Open Talon |
Copyright © 2006 Clint Thorn. All rights reserved.
| Workshop and Wood -Loft |
Newsletter for April- May 2009
Happy Spring! It's great to see the green grass here in New England and to see the promise of a bountiful crop of bright daffodils in the garden! Clint has been busy in the workshop and I wanted to share a few pictures of his latests projects with you. All are examples of the collaboration that exists between Clint and his clients. The relationship between them is of the utmost importance. His goal is to always combine their desires, dreams and goals with the most beautiful woods that only nature can produce coupled with his handwork to produce a piece that will be apart of their lives forever. Something that is truly special and unique to them. Best Regards, Kimberly |
| Carving the rosettes for the top of the mirror. |
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Why is Clint's work considered to be the best?.... It's in the Art of the details. |
| A personal touch... "Rosie"Labrador |
Figured Mahogany Dining Table with Ballerina Style Legs -
This deep rich solid Figured Mahogany top is paired with the Ballerina style
leg to integrate grace, beauty and simplicity of design. For those times when
there are extra guests, there are two 14" extension leaves that can be added on
to each end. Also, there are two drawers one on each end. One is on his end
where the carving knife and fork are readily available to carve the
Thanksgiving Turkey and finally not forgetting about "man's best friend" the
other drawer is for dog treats, so "Rosie" their beloved Golden Lab feels like
she's part of the family's festivities too. Just imagine the future holiday
gatherings around a table like this.
leg to integrate grace, beauty and simplicity of design. For those times when
there are extra guests, there are two 14" extension leaves that can be added on
to each end. Also, there are two drawers one on each end. One is on his end
where the carving knife and fork are readily available to carve the
Thanksgiving Turkey and finally not forgetting about "man's best friend" the
other drawer is for dog treats, so "Rosie" their beloved Golden Lab feels like
she's part of the family's festivities too. Just imagine the future holiday
gatherings around a table like this.
P.O. Box 3
Goshen, Connecticut
860.491.4261
theopentalon@optonline.net
www.theopentalon.com
Goshen, Connecticut
860.491.4261
theopentalon@optonline.net
www.theopentalon.com
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Open Talon Ball & Claw Tea Table with Candle Slides |
Recently purchased by Dr. Z. D. from Dallas, Texas,
this complete gem of a tea table is made from solid
dense American Black Walnut. The two inch thick
one board top is of very rare Honduran Rosewood.
The amazing flowing color pattern of the Rosewood
blends from a deep gold to a true plum. The top is
carved from the solid, so it has a permanent raised
molding for the edge. This table features Clint's
signature hand carved ball & claw feet that are
synonymous with the best of the best. Notice the
details in the carving of the tenons and graceful curve
of the leg. The traditional candle slides on each side
are embellished with two tiny solid imported English
brass pulls.
this complete gem of a tea table is made from solid
dense American Black Walnut. The two inch thick
one board top is of very rare Honduran Rosewood.
The amazing flowing color pattern of the Rosewood
blends from a deep gold to a true plum. The top is
carved from the solid, so it has a permanent raised
molding for the edge. This table features Clint's
signature hand carved ball & claw feet that are
synonymous with the best of the best. Notice the
details in the carving of the tenons and graceful curve
of the leg. The traditional candle slides on each side
are embellished with two tiny solid imported English
brass pulls.
| Dimensions: 26 1/4"H x 30" L x 18 1/2" W |
Black Walnut Tea Table
| Sold |
Rather than applying staining or lacquering to his work, Clint painstakingly polishes each
piece to perfection and then employs an 18th century method of boiling Linseed Oil and
natural Beeswax several times to achieve a long-lasting protective finish that reveals the
natural patina of the wood itself.
piece to perfection and then employs an 18th century method of boiling Linseed Oil and
natural Beeswax several times to achieve a long-lasting protective finish that reveals the
natural patina of the wood itself.
Clint carving the ball & claw feet
