Hel Nanskelly "Hall of Antiquity"

Hel Nanskelly "Hall of Antiquity"
Dimensions: Large tray
Material: Ash and quarter-sawn oak
Finish: Raw flaxseed oil

This tray draws its form from the ancient mystery of King Arthur’s Hall, a Neolithic structure on Bodmin Moor recently revealed to be far older than once believed. The tray’s construction uses the unique properties of green wood to fit the ash sides seamlessly to the quarter-sawn oak base, echoing the precision and mystery of ancient builders.

The carved, rustic texture reflects the weathered beauty of Bodmin Moor’s landscape, while the medullary rays in the oak base evoke the interplay of light and shadow seen within ancient ceremonial spaces.

Finished with raw flaxseed oil, this tray is a quiet nod to Cornwall’s prehistoric heritage, a piece shaped by tradition and inspired by the enduring enigma of the land.