Auction - Geo. Washington Blank - COMPLETED

[jeff]

Through the generosity of [profile]Edgar[/profile], we have up for auction a George Washington Horse Chestnut blank. This historical piece of wood is from the last of 13 trees George Washington planted in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to represent the original 13 colonies of the United States. The tree was removed in 2004, and for a time the wood was made available by Historical Woods of America. They no longer offer the wood, only finished goods (including $400 pens!)

Edgar is providing the blank, as well as a Black Ti & Chrome Jr. Abraham Rollerball kit with bushings. The blank measures 7/8" x 7/8" x 4-15/16" and comes with the certificate of authenticity you see in the photo.

Win this auction and you can have a piece of American history, and make a first class pen!

THANKS, Edgar!

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[jeff]

Heeeeeeere we go with auction #2!

Take it away, Red!

 

[wolf creek knives]

I'm in at $50.00

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Alright folks here we go! Thank you Edgar, for this truly rare and wonder piece of history.This auction will run until Thursday at approximate 7 PM. Well, looks like Wolf Creek Knives was quicker on the draw than I was at typing. Tom has the high bid at $50.00, Thanks Tom. Do I hear $100.00?​

 

[greenacres2]

You hear $75. Yep, you hear that.
earl

 

[Scissortail Pens]

And Earl is in at $75.00, Thanks Earl! I'm still listening for that $100.00!​

 

[JessePens]

Count me in at $150. I'm a history buff.

 

[Scissortail Pens]

And we have our first gauntlet of this auction thrown down by JessePens at $150.00, Thanks Jesse. Do I hear $200.00 for this fine piece of history?​

 

[Gundoc]

I will go $175.00

 

[Scissortail Pens]

And larry says he didn't see no stinkin' gauntlet and bounced in at $175.00, thanks Gundoc. $200.00 is next up!​

 

[greenacres2]

I'm back at $190. (my kids are too old to sell--with have to find a way to raise funds!!)
earl

 

[gr8macbeth]

Bid

I'm back at $190. (my kids are too old to sell--with have to find a way to raise funds!!)
earl

I am in $225.

 

[Scissortail Pens]

greenacres2 is back in at $190.00, thanks Earl, you might ask the neighbors if they have any extras they're needing to get rid of...​

Okay you guys are getting fast. gr8macbeth brings us up to $225.00, thanks Joe. Can I get a $250.00?​

 

[DavidD]

I'll go $250

David

 

[Scissortail Pens]

A first name I'm all too familiar with, is in at $250.00, thanks David! Let's kick this up a little and see if we can get $300.00.​

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Alright folks, I'm going to see if I can't find a soft pillow for the night. DavidD still has our high bid at $250.00 for this historic and rare blank with added kit.​

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Good morning all. DavidD is still holding the high bid at $250.00. Can we get $300.00 on this fine morning?​

 

[hcpens]

How can you turn something that rare?

I bid, $300.00

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Richard shows us how it's done at $300.00, thanks Richard. Can we get one for $350.00?​

That's a good question, Richard. I've seen some of the pens on the website and they do look good.

 

[Edgar]

How can you turn something that rare?

I bid, $300.00

Here's an idea for you, Richard (or anyone else who might be interested in this rare specimen):

This pen was made from a GW Horse Chestnut blank by Greg Deemer (killer-beez) almost 10 years ago. Constant @ Lazerlinez made the box. Greg's post is here:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/geoege-washington-horse-chestnut-statesman-66270/

 

[wizical]

I will bid 325....sorry for the updates

 

[Scissortail Pens]

We're now at $325.00! wizical jumped in with both feet, thanks Keven. Do I hear $350.00?​

 

[Edgar]

Here's another idea for a superb presentation box to go with a pen made from such a rare, historical blank:

This pen was made by Jon Piper (Goodturns) about 7 years ago. The box was made by Ken @ Kallenshaan Woods. Jon's original post is here:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/setting-president-79856/




Don't be shy folks - you too could create an heirloom masterpiece like this and help support IAP at the same time.


Edgar

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Thanks for showing those Edgar, those are indeed historical works for art.

 

[jttheclockman]

Like to see someone win it and put it on a slimline and then enter next year in contest:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[Dehn0045]

Like to see someone win it and put it on a slimline and then enter next year in contest:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

you meant "funline" right? :biggrin:

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Ok all I'm headed to bed for the evening. wizical still has the high bid of $325.00. Have a great night all and see you in the morning. ​

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Good morning all. Just a reminder this auction ends tonight around 7 PM. This could be your last chance to own a piece of American history that was planted by the first president of our country and help out the IAP at the same time!​

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Just a little over 2 hours left on this auction. Don't miss out on this historic blank and pen kit that Edgar donated. Get in here while there's still time left.​

 

[Lmstretch]

Will this blank need to be stabilized before turning?


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[Scissortail Pens]

That's a good question, Stretch. I don't know the answer to it, so I'm going to hold the auction open for another hour or so, to see if we can get an answer to it and I'll also send a PM to Edgar and see if he can answer that.

 

[Dalecamino]

You can stabilize it with thin CA as you turn it. I recommend you bid on the blank, and win the auction. When you receive it, you can make the decision on stabilizing. Just my opinion.

 

[Edgar]

The blank is not stabilized. Personally, I don't think it is necessary, but that would be a personal preference & decision.

It is fairly light, but it seems to be quite solid & not likely to blow apart with careful turning, but again, it's a personal preference.

Edgar

 

[mark james]

I turned a similar blank, unstabilized, and did not believe it needed to be.

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Thanks for the answers to this, guys. It's almost 7:30pm CT, I'll hold this auction open until 8:00pm CT.

 

[Scissortail Pens]

This auction is now closed. The winning bid came from wizical at $325.00, Thanks Keven. Jeff will PM you the details. A big thanks to Edgar for donating this wonderful set and all the information you provided for it.​

 

[Edgar]

Congratulations and thanks, Keven!

Thanks for conducting this auction, Red. Great job.

 

[jeff]

Thanks to Keven for the great winning bid and to Edgar for the generous donation!