This item is currently in our showroom in Vernon, VT and except in special circumstances will only be available for 'cash and carry' purchase directly from our showroom. Please contact us by phone at 802-579-1302 if you would like to discuss other purchase arrangements.
THE WROUGHT:
BUILT FROM THE WROUGHT IRON WHICH ONCE SUPPORTED A TRUSS BRIDGE IN WILDER VT, THE ARCHED BASE WAS ONCE STRAIGHT, BUT HAS BEEN ROLLED TO ENHANCE THE ELEGANCE OF THE PIECE. THE CONNECTING RODS, AND UPRIGHT POSTS ARE FROM SALVAGED STEEL, AND HAVE BEEN HOT RIVETED TO ENSURE A SOLID CONNECTION AT ALL POINTS. THE SURFACE IS A METICULOUS HEAT APPLIED WAX FINISH, THAT IS HAND RUBBED, TO PROVIDE LUSTER AND BEAUTY.
THE WOOD:
CONSTRUCTED OF SALVAGED LATTICE TIMBERS FROM THE “SCOTT” COVERED BRIDGE IN TOWNSHEND VT., THE YEARS OF EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS HAS LEFT ITS MARK ON THE OLD GROWTH LUMBER. THE HOLES IN THE FACE OF THE TABLE ONCE TIGHTLY HELD LARGE OAK PEGS; WHICH WERE DRIVEN IN BY CALLUSED HANDS AND SWEATY BROWS. MULTIPLE COATS OF HAND-RUBBED TUNG OIL, AND A BUFFED WAX FINISH PROVIDE THIS TABLE WITH ITS’ SOFT AND ELEGANT SURFACE.
