Petrified Wood Gemstone Slice Clock Quartz Movement Handcrafted Chinchilla Queensland D1
Polished Petrified Wood Slice Clock, Quartz Movement, Handcrafted, Chinchilla Queensland, One of a Kind
A truly extraordinary and irreplaceable piece of functional art. This working clock was hand cut, polished and crafted by Lesley's father from a genuine slice of Chinchilla, Queensland petrified wood — a man who operated one of the largest mineral businesses in Australia and had an unparalleled eye for the exceptional.
What makes this piece particularly remarkable is the attention to detail throughout — even the leg stands supporting the clock are crafted from gemstone, making this a fully cohesive work of natural art from face to base.
Petrified wood from Chinchilla is celebrated for its vivid colour, beautiful grain detail and the extraordinary story written into every layer — millions of years of history preserved in stone, now given a second life as a functioning timepiece. There is simply nothing else quite like it.
Details:
- Material: Genuine polished Chinchilla Queensland petrified wood
- Movement: Quartz
- Size: Approximately 19 x 16cm
- Stands: Gemstone leg stands
- Battery: Requires 1 x large 1.5 volt battery (not included)
- Condition: Vintage
- Provenance: Hand crafted by Lesley's father — private family collection
A once in a lifetime piece for the serious collector, natural history lover or anyone who appreciates the marriage of natural beauty and artisan craft.
Polished Petrified Wood Slice Clock, Quartz Movement, Handcrafted, Chinchilla Queensland, One of a Kind
A truly extraordinary and irreplaceable piece of functional art. This working clock was hand cut, polished and crafted by Lesley's father from a genuine slice of Chinchilla, Queensland petrified wood — a man who operated one of the largest mineral businesses in Australia and had an unparalleled eye for the exceptional.
What makes this piece particularly remarkable is the attention to detail throughout — even the leg stands supporting the clock are crafted from gemstone, making this a fully cohesive work of natural art from face to base.
Petrified wood from Chinchilla is celebrated for its vivid colour, beautiful grain detail and the extraordinary story written into every layer — millions of years of history preserved in stone, now given a second life as a functioning timepiece. There is simply nothing else quite like it.
Details:
- Material: Genuine polished Chinchilla Queensland petrified wood
- Movement: Quartz
- Size: Approximately 19 x 16cm
- Stands: Gemstone leg stands
- Battery: Requires 1 x large 1.5 volt battery (not included)
- Condition: Vintage
- Provenance: Hand crafted by Lesley's father — private family collection
A once in a lifetime piece for the serious collector, natural history lover or anyone who appreciates the marriage of natural beauty and artisan craft.