Last of the wooden crooks before Christmas!

Posted on December 7, 2015 by marklordphoto

Looking for a lovely shepherds crook for walking and country pursuits to give to your loved one this Christmas, I have some fabulous wooden crooks here for sale. Sorry they are not photographed so elegantly as normal but the images in the gallery will give you a good idea. All crooks are photographed on both sides as usual and are approx 51″-53″ in length. All crooks can be cut to length and a ferrule fitted before posting. I would not use these to wrestle livestock with for fear of damaging the handle.

All crooks are referenced with a letter A -J in the filename. Please click on the images in the gallery and the file name will appear in the bottom left of the screen. UK postage is £15 for up to 3 crooks. Europe £45 and USA £60. All prices in GBP

Here is a description of each of the crooks and price. Thank you

Crook A – London Plane £75

Crook B – Holly SOLD SS

Crook C – Lace wood £75

Crook D – Burr Sweet Chestnut – SOLD TC

Crook E – Burr Oak – SOLD MT

Crook F – Yew – £75

Crook G – Lace wood SOLD JL

Crook H – Sycamore SOLD PGB

Crook J – Burr Elm – £85

More Rams Horn crooks now available. This really is the last of the crooks before Christmas!!!

Posted on November 14, 2015 by marklordphoto

Due to popular demand and the fact the last lot of rams horn crooks sold so quickly I have managed to get another 11 together to sell before Christmas. This really is it now for 2015 stock and once these 11 are gone I will have no more rams horn crooks in stock before next Spring. These are some of the best I have had too making them all the better to give as a gift to you loved one or for yourself this Christmas.

All crooks below are made from Welsh Mountain Ram horn (except Crook DEC A) and hazel shanks. The joint is held together with a piece of threaded bar and 2 pack epoxy resin and are very strong indeed! The shanks take on different colour in the bark depending on where they have been grown. This is a handmade product so will have natural imperfections in the horn and wood but add to the character of the stick. All shanks are varnished to protect the wood from moisture and if looked after will last for years to come. All sizes are approximate to within 0.5″. All sticks can be shortened to length and will have a ferrule fitted before sending to you.

UK postage and packaging is just £15.00 for up to three sticks! Europe is £50. All prices are in GBP and to be paid by BACS or cheque on request. Paypal is also acceptable with a 3% surcharge.

Now the exciting bit. Here are the crooks……

Crook DEC A – A rare opportunity to own a lovely Jacobs horn crook. I have very few of these each year and they are often the first to sell. 53″ in length, its a strong and sturdy crook ready for the countryman. Ideal for a shepherd, for shooting or just for a country walk. This will make a great Christmas gift! SOLD SR

Crook DEC B – Smaller than average but beautifully made this would make the perfect companion to a shepherdess or lady who enjoys country pursuits. Would also suit a gent with smaller hands! Lovely markings in the hazel shank and measuring 52″ in length. SOLD NV

Crook DEC C – A good strong working crook for the person with larger hands. 52″ in length this lovely silvery hazel shank has a beautifully mottled rams horn crook and will make a great working companion. A strong and good looking crook, you will be the envy of the market or field! SOLD CB

Crook DEC D – A lovely simple rams horn crook on hazel shank measuring 52″ in length. A perfect medium sized crook and a useful tool. SOLD J O

Crook DEC E – A great shaped crook, slightly heavier than average so suitable for a gentleman. Lots of great character in the horn and a nice feel in the hand. Lots of evidence of the rams life left in this horn with signs of blushing (where its been fighting!). This has to be one of my favourites. 52″ in length SOLD BEV

Crook DEC F – A lovely curly crook meaning 52.5″. Plenty of character and blushing in the horn. Feels great in the hand and is of medium weight. A useful tool for the shepherd or shepherdess, farmer or to help walk off that roast dinner! SOLD MM

Crook DEC G – a very colourful crook of medium weight, measuring 52.5″ in length on a rich brown hazel shank. Plenty of blushing and it has a distinct strip on the front of the horn too. A real eye catcher for SOLD NF

Crook DEC H – Another smaller crook to suit a lady or gentleman with smaller hands. Measuring 52″ in length with lovely mottled shank this is sure to make a great Christmas present for the farmer or small holder. Feels great and in the hand and a nice shape. SOLD JC

Crook DEC I – An absolute cracker at 52.5″. This is a heavy weight stick, thick horn and shank for someone looking for a really beautiful and useful crook. It’s so nice I’ve just had to look at it again to consider keeping for myself it but how many sticks does one man need?! Therefore its got to be £225 but I don’t think anyone would be disappointed to find this is their Christmas stocking! SOLD DD

Crook DEC J – A good all rounder, nice medium to heavy weight useful crook for the farm, to hang your coat on whist on your peg or just to lean on at market or to catch your breath! 52″ in length this is a good dependable crook. Nice horn and a good shape. SOLD JW

Crook DEC K – Last but by no means least here is a lovely rams horn crook on a reddy brown shank with horn spacer. A attractive stick which would look great with the tweed or just for walking the dog! Slightly smaller than average so would suit a smaller gent or lady. SOLD RYAN

If you would like to reserve any of the above crooks please email me at lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

Thank you, Mark

New Rams Horn Stock September 2015 – this is it before Christmas!

Posted on September 6, 2015 by marklordphoto

Here we have 12 lovely crooks in Welsh mountain rams horn, buffalo horn and two stunningly fabulous Jacobs rams horn crooks. This is unfortunately all of the stock I can get before Christmas so once they are gone they are gone. All crooks have been expertly made by an experienced stick maker and if looked after will last for several years to come. As with any handmade and natural products they will have blemishes and marks expected from horn and wood. The pinky red areas on the rams horn is called ‘blushing’ from where the ram has been fighting! These are some of the best crooks you will find in the country so treat yourself or a loved one now for that perfect country companion!

All sticks sent to UK addresses will be sent 48 hour Parcel Force for £15. Up to 3 sticks will only be £15 UK P+P. Payment by BACS to my account or request or by Paypal with a 3% surcharge.

If you would like to purchase one of these fine working sticks then please email me lordscountrysticks@gmail.com Thank you.

Mark

Crook Z – Rams horn crook with a lovely acorn carved into the horn – smaller handle would suits someone with smaller hands. A very nice stick measuring 51.5″ SOLD

Crook Y – Buffalo horn crook suitable the countryman or hill walker. A stunning example with bone spacer on hazel shank. A stick for life measuring 52″ – £155.00 SOLD

Crook XYZ – Rustic and left in an unvarnished state this lovely rams horn crook has a lovely shape, comfortable in the hand and great for keeping by the back door of the small holding or farm. 52.5″ in length. SOLD

Crook X – A beautiful shaped buffalo horn crook with hazel shank measuring 52″ in length. A real head turner and country companion for the country sports enthusiast. Get ready for the season and be the envy of the field with this fine stick. SOLD

Crook W – Well ladies and gents they do not get much better than this. Rare Jacobs horn crook with thistle carved into the nose. This beautiful crook with hazel shank measuring 53″ will be your pride and joy – especially if you are Scottish! A real talking point, beautifully crafted using age old techniques you will not be disappointed. It’s so good if it doesn’t sell then it will remain on show in my collection!! £300 to anyone is interested – please message me lordscountrysticks@gmail.com SOLD

Crook V – If thistles are not your thing (see above) then this is second best. Ultra stunning heavy weight Jacobs horn crook on a lovely hazel shank and double horn spacer. Feels great in my large hands and would suit a countryman or sheep farmer. Really impressive markings and measuring 52″ in length. A real showman’s crook. SOLD

Crook U – Beautiful shape with loads of character this Welsh mountain rams horn crooks with chocolate coloured hazel shank is lovely in the hand and a really useful crook for the farmer, hill walker or fieldsports lover! 52.5″ in height – SOLD

Crook T – Lovely shaped crook on attractive hazel shank measuring 52″ in length. Good character and suitable for a a gent with smaller hands or a lady. This one is slightly smaller then the rest. – SOLD

Crook S – Beautifully balanced crook with a lovely upturned nose. Nice weight in the hand and perfect for the shepherd in your life. Buffalo horn spacer between handle and shank and measuring 52.5″ in length. SOLD

Crook R – Lovely coloured handle and hazel shank. This stick is well balanced and will be a pleasure to use on the farm or small holding. 52.5″ in length. SOLD

Crook Q – Looking for something interesting? This is a rare opportunity to get a welsh mountain ram horn with interesting black markings. A real beauty with a lovely marked shank and horn spacer. A nice strong stick that will last a lifetime. 53″ in length – SOLD

Crook P – Last but by no means least, this fabulous shaped crook with Welsh mountain rams horn, a lovely turned out nose, horn spacer and pretty shank. Perfect for use rounding up the sheep, waiting for the pheasants to fly over you or to lean on and take in your surroundings. A real beauty! 53″ in length – SOLD

Sticks in stock as of Oct 2014 – The last ones before Christmas!

Posted on October 24, 2014 by marklordphoto

Looking for a shepherds crook in rams horn or wood for a Christmas present or just a gift for yourself? Look no further, below is a large selection of rams horn crooks from Swaledale rams, Welsh Mountain Rams, Wood and Buffalo (not quite as native to the UK!) horn. Rams horn crooks from £125 to £175 and are priced marked accordingly. Buffalo horn crooks are from £80 to £135. Wooden crooks are just £75 each, and market sticks are all £100 each Postage to the UK is £15 for up to three sticks. Overseas postage is £40 to Europe and £60 to USA All sticks are approx. 51″-53″ in height and all have hazel shanks or chestnut shanks. These are great quality and perfect for walking in the countryside, the forthcoming shooting season and looking after your flock! Please note the red or pinkish areas is called blushing and a natural part of the crook material. It is from where the ram has been fighting!! I am not making any more commissions for Christmas and these are the only sticks I will have in stock this side of Christmas so please contact me now to avoid disappointment. lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

Crook X – A lovely shaped wooden crook in Black Heart wood on hazel shank. Great for country walks and look look stunning by the front door! Approx 52″ in height – £75 SOLD

Crook W – Beautiful London Plane wooden nose out crook measuring approx 52″ in height on hazel shank. Lovely for a county walk or to display with other sticks in your home. – £75

Crook V – A sturdy Rowan wood crook on chestnut shank measuring approx 51.5″ in length on a chestnut shank. Lovely grain in the wood making this stick a real eye catcher – £75 SOLD

Crook U – A lovely piece of Yew has been used to make this handle, fitted to a hazel shank and measuring approx 52.5″ in length. A great opportunity to acquire some wood from this ancient native tree – £75 SOLD

Crook T – The one everyone oooohs and aaaaahs about, a fabulous burr elm crook on hazel shank. measuring approx 52″ in length. This stick will make a fabulous gift for someone special this Christmas! – £75 SOLD

Crook R – A stunning shaped shepherds crook in rams horn on chestnut shank. Great for using on the farm, at market, shooting, fishing, hill walking etc. Very strong and should last a lifetime! They don’t get much better than this. £175 SOLD

Crook Q – A lovely shaped shepherds crook in rams horn on chestnut shank with double buffalo spacer. Great for using on the farm, at market, shooting, fishing, hill walking etc. Very strong and should last a lifetime! They don’t get much better than this. £175 SOLD

Crook N – A very nice buffalo horn crook on hazel shank. Stunning handle on a semi sanded shank. Perfect for country walks, fruit picking etc- A bargain at just £80! RESERVED RL

Crook L – A handsome well balanced stick in buffalo horn on hazel shank measuring approx 52.5″ in length. Perfect for working on the farm, the small holding or just looking the part in the countryside. A real eye catcher! £125

Crook H – A very smart well balanced stick in buffalo horn on hazel shank measuring approx 51.5″ in length. Perfect for working on the farm, the small holding, shooting, fishing, watching the local point to point, the list goes on!! A real cracker! £125

Crook F – A handsome well balanced stick in buffalo horn on hazel shank measuring approx 51.5″ in length. This handle is a lovely shape and this stick is more sturdy then the other buffalo horn crooks I currently have. Perfect for working on the farm, the small holding or just looking the part in the countryside. A real beauty! £135

Crook D – A lovely well balanced stick in rams horn on hazel shank measuring approx 51″ in length with an acorn carved into the horn. Perfect for someone with smaller hands, a shepherdess. A great little stick and conversation piece! £155

Crook E – A very nice rams horn crook on hazel shank with buffalo horn spacer measuring approx 51.5″. Slightly greyer than many of the rams horn crooks I sell but a lovely unusual colour form a swaledale ram. £150 SOLD

Crook P – A super rams horn crook on hazel shank with buffalo horn spacer measuring approx 51.5″ A perfect working or walking companion! £150 SOLD

Crook C – A very nice rams horn crook on hazel shank with buffalo horn spacer measuring approx 51″. I lovely example of a good usable shepherds crook. £150

Crook M – A very nice rams horn crook on hazel shank measuring approx 51.5″. Slightly greyer than many of the rams with lots of blushing (pinky bits – from where the rams been fighting!!) Very nice looking stick that feels great in the hand. £150

Crook K – A very nice working rams horn crook on hazel shank measuring approx 52″. Slightly more natural looking (less finished) compared to the others but still a lovely stick £125

Crook J – A very nice rams horn crook on hazel shank measuring approx 51.5″. A perfect stick for working on the farm, shooting, fishing, hill walking. Nice colours on shank and handle. £150 SOLD

Crook G – A very nice rams horn crook on hazel shank measuring approx 51″. A perfect countryside companion! £150

Cleek B – A buffalo horn leg clerk on crab apple shank measuring 51″ big with copper collar. This cleek is made in two pieces (see join at the top) Still very strong but a stick at the fraction of the price. £40 SOLD

Stick S – A lovely carved pheasants head carved into a rams horn handle on a hazel shank measuring 49″ in length. The perfect Christmas gift for the shooting person in your life. A bargain at just £100!

This is my current stock . All sticks below and in previous posts are now sold or listed above.

More Rams Horn Crooks Available!

Posted on July 6, 2013 by marklordphoto

I have some lovely rams horn crooks and market sticks now available. Having had 4 requests in the past week I though I should photograph some and get them on my website.

I get very limited numbers of these rams horn sticks and once they are gone they are gone.

All nose out crooks are £150 unless marked accordingly. Market sticks are all £100 each Postage to the UK is £20 for up to three sticks. Overseas postage is £40 to Europe.

All sticks are approx. 51″-53″ in height and all have hazel shanks. These are great quality and perfect for walking in the countryside, the forthcoming shooting season and looking after your flock!

Please note the red or pinkish areas is called blushing and a natural part of the crook material. It is from where the ram has been fighting!!

Crook B – Lovely heavy weight crook with varnished hazel shank at approx 52″ in height. £150 SOLD

Crook C – Sturdy crook with varnished hazel shank at approx 52″ in height. £150 SOLD

Crook D – Lovely heavy weight crook with natural hazel shank at approx 52″ in height – can be oiled on request. £150

Crook G – Lovely heavy weight crook with natural hazel shank at approx 51″ in height – can be oiled on request £150 – SOLD

Crook H – Lovely mid-weight crook with varnished hazel shank at approx 51″ in height. with buffalo horn spacer. £150 SOLD

Market Stick F – Lovely mid-weight market stick with varnished hazel shank at approx 52″ in height. £100

Market Stick I – Beautiful heavy weight crook with varnished hazel shank at approx 52″ in height. £100

Crook A – Smallest of the bunch, this ladies lighter weight crook with varnished hazel shank at approx 51″ in height and has an acorn carved into the nose. £140 – SOLD

Crook E – Lovely heavy weight crook with natural hazel shank at approx 52″ in height – can be oiled on request. £150 – SOLD

Crook J – Lovely heavy weight crook with varnished hazel shank at approx 52″ in height. This one is the fanciest of the bunch with a Thistle carved into the nose. £175 SOLD

All sticks can be shortened and will be supplied with a brass ferrule fitted at no extra charge. If you would like to purchase one please email me at lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

Thank you,

Mark

New shepherds crooks available in time for the lambing season

Posted on January 21, 2013 by marklordphoto

I have 3 lovely rams horn crooks for sale approx 52″/53″ in height all on hazel shanks. These are great quality and perfect for the forthcoming lambing season. The three cream coloured crooks are £150 each and £15 P+P to UK

Please note the red or pinkish areas is called blushing and a natural part of the crook material. It is from where the ram has been fighting!!

Rams Horn Crook 4 – £150 SOLD

Rams Horn Crook 3 – £150

Rams Horn Crook 1 – £150 SOLD

Jacob Rams Horn Crook -£200 – SOLD

This is a delightful and rare Jacobs Rams Horn shepherds crook I have for sale at just £200. This is a great opportunity to acquire a very attractive rams horn crook for a very good price. The crook is fitted to a very nice hazel shank. This stick will not be available for long, it will make a perfect gift for the shepherd in your life!!

Rams Horn Market Stick – £100

A lovely market stick measuring approx 50″ on a chestnut shank, perfect for walking, working around the farm and even leaning on for a chat!! £100

I only have a limited number of shepherds crooks and sell them very quickly once they appear on my website. To avoid any disappointment please contact me. lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

Cuxham Christmas Market – Saturday 10th December

Posted on December 5, 2011 by marklordphoto

Come and see many local crafts people including myself at the Cuxham Christmas Market held in the village hall and Church this coming Saturday. Open 10-3 giving you plenty of opportunity to find some unique Christmas presents for your family and friends.

Address – Cuxham Village Hall, Cuxham, Oxfordshire, OX49 5NG

Cuxham Village Hall Website

The Holy Rood church in cooler times!

Future dates for craft markets and farmers markets 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by marklordphoto

After a successful Great Haseley Farmer’s market with lots of compliments about my sticks and the sale a two sticks I have decided to attend a few more.

So here are some dates for your diary to come and see great local producers around South Oxfordshire and to have a look at my sticks.

Sunday 20th November, Tetsworth Farmers Market – Tetsworth village hall 10-12

Sunday 4th December, Wallingford Farmers Market – Market Square

Saturday 10th December, Cuxham Craft Market – Cuxham village hall – 10 -3

Sunday 11th December, Great Haseley Farmers Market- village hall 10-12

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