Gordon Barlow has crafted this beautiful wall
cabinet, inspired by the work of Johannes Spitler of Shenendoah Co, VA. Though
Gordon humbly claims that he is "no Johannes Spitler," upon comparing
his work here to those wall cabinets by Spitler of similar style, I would beg
to differ. Gordon definitely knows his stuff.
Beautifully decorated with tasteful architecture,
this wall cabinet is built of Virginia white pine lumber, and painted to taste
with lots of hand rubbing. The two eagles were both painted on by hand. The
piece is 30 inches wide, 37 inches tall, and 15 inches deep.
Carefully aged this piece would be a wonderful
compliment to any wall, whether it is to hold spices in the kitchen, or tools
and dies in the shop.
Gordon, one of the founding members of the CLA has
constantly supported the organization for the last 20 years. Gordon is an
accomplished craftsman in many areas, with obvious talent and skill, though he
says that due to a allergies this may be his last painted piece. And your last
chance to own a painted cabinet by on the the CLA's founding members.
Gordon may be reached via email at gordon@amaty.com.
(Note, although Gordon has a wonderful contemporary longrifle collection
and many things he makes, sells or trade, he does not sell these cabinets).
Copy by Josh Crain with photos supplied by the CLF.
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