"Stuart Noble" wrote in message
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SNIP

Sliced in half they can look quite impressive on the front of a
(very
large) bookcase. Similarly, spindles on a smaller scale.
Are you related to Peter Mawson of Bromley Youth Band fame?

Not knowlingly, but know of him

AWEM