Three Andrew Field unique 'SPECIALS', 2 with KINGFISHER feathers inlaid. MINT, UNUSED.
1 X egg-shaped body Grayling trotter 5 ¾''. Cork body inlaid with multiple KINGFISHER feathers and black tipped red silk whipping to top and bottom of body, the bold red painted tip with black silk band and white 'sight' segment below. The pale cane stem spiral whipped in black silk with black silk whipped end ring. Stunning, beautifully finished and very collectible.
1 X elongated bodied cork and porcupine, Trotter, 6 ½'' with multiple LARGE KINGFISHER feathers inlaid in circular pattern around the cork body. Royal blue silk whipped to bottom of body and end ring with fine copper wire tipping and royal blue silk spiral whipped short stem. The bold red painted slim porcupine tip finished with black silk whipping and a white 'sight' segment. Signed and dated (2011) by maker. A real STUNNER with extremely attractive KINGFISHER decoration. Unique, beautiful and very collectible.
1 X Stepped balsa, swan quill tip and hardwood stem slim trotter, 7''. A beautiful float with a complicated construction, the balsa body with double stepped top and triple stepped bottom decoratively whipped in black silk. The bold red painted swan quill tip set into the balsa with black silk line whipping and white 'sight' segment. The hardwood stem and end ring with black silk whipping. Unique and unusual, signed and dated (2013) by maker. Connoisseur's dream, unrepeatable £29.50
Andrew Field began making floats full time in September 2010 though he had been making part time for a few years prior. The finish to his floats is of the highest quality and he has excelled in the unusual use of a wide range of feather decoration including Kingfisher and the 'holy grail' Bird of Paradise'. His floats are beacons of exemplary craftsmanship and skill. He has been innovative in approach developing new patterns and his range of float styles is extraordinary. His work has become legendary and extremely sought after and his fame extends worldwide.
