Elm Platter

Sadly elm doesn't get very big in the UK due to dutch elm disease but we can still get smaller pieces of this gorgeous wood. This beautiful platter is a wonderful example. The grain is amazing and despite the open look it polishes to an amazing natural shine. A few small natural inclusions have been filled and sealed with copper. The platter has been turned to a fairly fine thickness to enhance the delicate look, something that is possible with this tough wood. It is 8 1/2" (215mm) diameter and as seen here is perfect for fruit or pretty much anything you wish to display in it. It has been finished with a hard wax (carnauba) polish to enabble easy maintenance.