This 13.5" hand crafted, solid walnut platter with a decorative rim is simply stunning! And heavy! This work of art has an exquisite grain and chocolate tones as only walnut can provide.

Platter is finished with a food safe penetrating oil. To clean, simply wipe out with a damp cloth and let air dry. Never immerse in water, place in a dishwasher, or use to reheat items in a microwave.

About the artisan: I think my interest in wood turning originates with my grandfather, Andor. He immigrated from Norway as a young man in 1920, with the equivalent of an 8th grade education and little English-speaking skills. Due to the difficult economic conditions in Norway, he left his island home on the arctic circle, where he worked as a subsistence fisherman, to create a new future for himself in the U.S. - the land of opportunity. He believed in the American dream. I was fortunate to visit his homestead in Norway just a few years ago. That visit certainly gave me a better appreciation for what his life was like as a young man. Through hard work, perseverance and self-sacrifice, he started and operated a successful family-run cabinet business for many years. He also occasionally turned items on a lathe. Though I never worked in his cabinet shop, I always had an interest in woodworking and shop classes. Perhaps it is a genetic preference for me! I find turning enjoyable to see what lies hidden inside the log - all one needs to do is remove the excess wood where it's not needed. God does his best work sometimes on the inside of things!

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