8000yr Old Redgum

**MalleeAnt** · 10th July 2017, 08:16 AM

Hi all, any wood crazy people here? I have 8000yr old red gum for sale. The wood was a controlled extraction by Jim Bowler, an Honorary Professor at the University of Melbourne, along the Murray. Jim Bowler discovered “Mungo Man”

He was the only one with the excavation rights and has not sold anything in bulk. All work was carried out by other craftman.

There is about two tonnes+ of it in the world and an offer like this may never be seen again.

The Authenticity certificate is from the Museum of Victoria and can be viewed but a copy will not available to keep.

Here are some of the photos https://goo.gl/photos/C3jjBNxWqa6Mv4am8

For now I have three piece for sale

3100x305x50mm is $300
1130x500x80mm $380
530x195x80mm $200

These are rough measurements as the wood tapers off and are of the widest parts.

P.S I will have pictures and price of the 1 tonne roots, trunks and off cuts hopefully soon.

Thanks
Antony

The story behind the Redgum is a fascinating one. This beautiful, black, shiny timber has been carbon dated at more than 5000 years old, pre-dating the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome and the building of the pyramids.

Giant Redgums which grew along the banks of the Murray River, toppled into the gravelly stream as it changed course and undermined the banks. The trees, over the centuries, absorbed the minerals and chemicals of the mud and gravel, turning from red to black and hardening in the process, delivering a sheen like polished stone to the finished products of this marvellous material.

All the timber has been carbon dated to 8000yr old.

European Australia has a short history. This ancient timber is a tangible connection with a rich, natural, pre-European history and a high percentage of profit goes to further research of the Murray River area.

This is a repost as somehow I lost the other one trying to insert pics?

**Necromancer** · 10th July 2017, 09:33 AM

Pictures will be invaluable.

**MalleeAnt** · 10th July 2017, 09:45 AM

I am just about to stock take what is there but for now only have the pics in the link. But Ive been told big 1 tonne roots, trunks, planks, off cuts and other stuff. I think it is going to be about 4 tonne but have to wait.

Originally Posted by Necromancer

Pictures will be invaluable.

**rtyuiop** · 10th July 2017, 10:44 AM

I'm keen for some planks and offcuts, but the chunks you have priced there are probably beyond my budget this month!

**Bob Wemm** · 10th July 2017, 02:06 PM

Hi MalleeAnt
I will take the 530 x 95x 80.
PM sent.
Bob

**aarggh** · 10th July 2017, 04:23 PM

Hi Antony,

As discussed I'll definitely take the 3100 x 305 x 50 thanks, I'll call tonight to try and arrange.

cheers, Ian

**MalleeAnt** · 10th July 2017, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by aarggh

Hi Antony,

As discussed I'll definitely take the 3100 x 305 x 50 thanks, I'll call tonight to try and arrange.

cheers, Ian

Hi Ian, yes I have it on hold for you.
Thanks

**MalleeAnt** · 10th July 2017, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Wemm

Hi MalleeAnt
I will take the 530 x 95x 80.
PM sent.
Bob

Hi Bob I missunderstood your email. I didn't realise you wanted to buy anything just a rough price on average postage. Please PM me your number and I will ring you.

Antony

**Bob Wemm** · 10th July 2017, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Wemm

Hi MalleeAnt
I will take the 530 x 95x 80.
PM sent.
Bob

I withdraw my offer
Bob

**Old gunnie** · 11th July 2017, 01:15 AM

HI MalleeAnt,

I'm interested in the two smaller pieces as small table tops with the off-cuts as box bits or plaques, but I wonder how much I'd lose cutting these up?

Can you give any indication what sizes these might reduce too?
Cheers
OG.

**Mobyturns** · 11th July 2017, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Wemm

I withdraw my offer
Bob

I will take the 530 x 95x 80.

**MalleeAnt** · 11th July 2017, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mobyturns

I will take the 530 x 95x 80.

PM sent.

The postage was $39 ($3.30 bubble wrap, $2.15 bag and $33.55 postage) and it weighed 4.59

**MalleeAnt** · 11th July 2017, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Old gunnie

HI MalleeAnt,

I'm interested in the two smaller pieces as small table tops with the off-cuts as box bits or plaques, but I wonder how much I'd lose cutting these up?

Can you give any indication what sizes these might reduce too?
Cheers
OG.

I wouldn't know how much wastage you will get out of it. If you can be more detailed on the peices you want I can measure them for you. In the pics the pavers are 500x500

**MalleeAnt** · 12th July 2017, 11:24 AM

I am going to the warehouse this Sunday 16th and should have a full list and photos. Keep and eye on the pictures as it will be update regularly https://goo.gl/photos/C3jjBNxWqa6Mv4am8

**Sawdust Maker** · 12th July 2017, 04:35 PM

MalleeAnt

Howdy

I'm interested in one of these pieces
can you give me the measurements for each and the price please and maybe better, more detailed pics

old gum numbered.jpg

and the approx postage to 2068

Thanks

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