Mantle with Deer in the Trees
This mantle board is approximately 3.5 inches thick. The finished top shelf is the top edge of the board flipped over and matched back to the grain, so the shelf is approximately 7 inches wide. (The red tint of the top is from lights reflecting from a red wall. It is nicely finished in its natural golden color.)
Left Side with Buck Deer
A young buck deer, with antlers, hides behind red oak leaves. The leaves are deeply under cut to appear as real leaves do on a tree branch.
Center with Mill Scene
An old mill sits above a water wheel and stone wall. Behind the mill is a shed with firewood. Below is a cellar with door (not seen in this photograph). Trees carved in relief stand out with wood burning detail--include a child's swing suspended from one limb.
Right Side with Doe and Fawn
A doe deer with fawn hides behind oak leaves.
