Unique Men’s Valet made from “Black Palm”

This custom “One of a Kind” Men’s Valet is made from “Black Palm” and is one of the most unusual woods that Ted has ever worked with. The ends banded with MACASSAR EBONY (Diospyros celebica), which is one of a group of ebonies from the East Indies, ranging from Sri Lanka to Indonesia. This close- grained, heavy hardwood machines and turns well, but tends to dull tools and is difficult to glue. Used for turned and carved items, inlays, and contemporary furniture. Ebony is so expensive; they sell it by the pound. Palm is not noted for its lumber and is seldom used to make anything and once you work with it you will know why. The black fibers are as hard as nails and the tan wood is soft which make for a woodworking nightmare. The wood cannot be planned but has to be sanded to control “tear-out”. The end results are well worth the effort. This Valet is one of two that I have made and will be the last. You will never see another piece of wood that is any more beautiful or unusual than this. A unique "One-of-a-Kind Valet" signed and dated. All my boxes get 6 to 8 coats of polyurethane oil finish that is "Hand Rubbed" to give them the best finish possible. This Valet will become a family heirloom to be passed on from generation to generation hopefully. There is a full lift out tray with plenty of room for coins, keys, wallet and cell phone. Bottom of Valet and tray are lined with real Velvet.

Size is approx. 7.5 x 11 x 3 inches

Cost $259.00

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Designed & Handcrafted by: Charles T.

Every item is made one at a time. The craftsmanship is more important than the cost..... what you buy today reflects your appreciation of quality and value for a life time.

Charles T. says; "No matter if you are buying an $800.00 dollar Humidor or a $29.00 dollar Keepsake Box, all are built to the same Quality Standards. I am an Antique Dealer. I buy, repair and sale High-end Antiques. I am a "one man shop", and as such, can control the Quality of every thing that comes out of my shop. About six years ago I made my first Humidor for a friend. He wound up with four. By word of mouth I was soon covered up with orders. I started doing High-end Arts/Crafts show as a way to market my product. I added Jewelry Boxes and various other types of keepsake boxes. I make custom Pens, Perfume Pens, Magnifying glasses, wooden Business Card Holders, Letter openers, Atomizers and some small wood turnings. I do about twenty shows a year. About 75% of my work is custom orders.

Every thing I make gets a "Hand Rubbed Oil Finish". Between 5 to 8 coats. This is a blend of five oils that provides the best finish possible. The finish was developed for the marine environment. The base is polyurethane. This is the same finish I use on my fine Antiques. I developed the finish while I was Quality Assurance Manager with Hatteras Yachts. That was between 1965 to 1988."