Custom Made Greek Olivewood Heirloom Pen Keepsake Box (2006) Sculpture by Johnny W Morlan Woodworking Artist

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  • Original Artwork Sculpture, Wood
  • Dimensions Height 1.5in, Width 1.6in
  • Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
  • Categories Sculptures under $500
The box is made from a solid piece of wood that was then cut in half. There are no glue joints. Because of this design, the box is a lot heavier than most pen boxes and will be around for centuries. The hinges are 3 inches in length, open to 180 degrees and are 24 karat gold plated. Greek Olivewoods botanical name is Olea[...]
The box is made from a solid piece of wood that was then cut in half. There are no glue joints. Because of this design, the box is a lot heavier than most pen boxes and will be around for centuries.

The hinges are 3 inches in length, open to 180 degrees and are 24 karat gold plated.

Greek Olivewoods botanical name is Olea europaea. Olive Trees have been around for many centuries. Olive is in the Ash {Fraxinus spp} family. They can live for 1500 years or more. Olive tree trunks have been known to regularly exceed 12 feet in diameter and sometimes much more! The trimmings are usually less than 12 inches in diameter.

The Holy Bible states that King Solomon's temple had Olivewood decorative art objects in it. A branch of the Olive tree was given, as first prize to the ancient original Olympians, from Sparta in the Peloponnese symbolizing wisdom, will and virtue.

Very large percentages are cultivated for oil and the olives. Greek Olivewood, is one of the most exquisite woods in the world, it is rare to find pieces made from Olivewood, or even olivewood itself in many countries. If one is lucky enough to find lumber, it will be small pieces and very expensive.

Trees are not felled unless they no longer produce or unless there is land clearance, which is rare. Most wood comes from the trimmings. This pruning is an essential process in the production of healthy trees. No trees are ever harmed, damaged or destroyed by the pruning. Olivewood grows in many countries but the richness and textures as those grown in the Peloponnese, Greece area are not matched.

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Hello & Welcome! Johnny is a woodworking artist with 25 years of experience that creates and handcrafts unique, beautiful, functional all natural solid wood one of a kind, custom made and[...]

Hello & Welcome!

Johnny is a woodworking artist with 25 years of experience that creates and handcrafts unique, beautiful, functional all natural solid wood one of a kind, custom made and limited edition pieces in quantities of up to 100 that can be shown proudly, provide the possessor with a conversation piece, many compliments, countless years of service, enjoyment, pleasure and be an heirloom that will be passed down from generation to generation that apprises in value as the years and decades pass.

Johnny also works with interior designers and decorators.

Some of the custom made orders he has scheduled to make in the near future are, a Figured Walnut Wood Coin Presentation Box for a set of 5 -1878 U. S. Morgan Silver Dollars, a Walnut Bible Box for a 250 year old heirloom bible, 2- 10 Cherry Wood Multiple Reception Area Business Card Holders for a business advisory company in Australia, 1 ? 3 foot and 1 ? 4 foot Oak Wood 4 door cabinets with pull out shelves for a doctors business office.

Some of Johnny's creations have been bought by or given as gifts to professional people, foreign dignitaries of state, celebrities and even Presidents and First Ladies of the United States.

Some of his designs, woodworking tips and jigs have been published in trade magazines. He has written a few articles that have been featured on websites and in newsletters.

All his heart & soul goes into each piece! The wood is left natural, no dyes, stains, paints or wood fillers are used, the exception would be custom made pieces thet the client wishes to have stained to match the exsiting decor. The wood for each and every one of his creations, he always selects for its grain, figure patterns {reading the wood} color and how much it moves {expands and contracts} with temperature & humidity changes.

He is self-taught and has worked more than 500 species of wood and keeps more than 125 species in stock. He has done numerous solo exhibitions starting in 1989 to now.

Numerous motivational and philosophical proverbs hang on the walls of his studio. He lives and teaches them. Johnny loves teaching people who like and are interested in woodworking the true {art} of woodworking!

Here is one of his sayings he teaches: "The tools you use, the working environment you have and the raw materials you start out with, do not produce a work of art! YOU DO!" J.W.Morlan

Johnny's focus is on remaining environmentally conscientious while creating and handcrafting beautiful yet functional unique limited edition or one of a kind wood items that can be shown proudly, provide the possessor with a conversation piece, many compliments, countless years of service, enjoyment, pleasure and be an heirloom that will increase in value as the years and decades pass.

Below is the first paragraph of Five Star Reviews Magazine's Review/Write Up Of J W Morlan's Unique Wood Gifts

Exquisite taste. Beautiful craftsmanship. A continual quest for excellence. Th...

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