Book-matched Yew table

This is a Yew table I started some time ago, one of my favourite pieces (also one of my favourite woods) - over 2 weeks was spent on this table working to get the most out of the beautiful grain - quite rare wood in this size, the tree is believed to be around 500-600 years old, It had to be cut down in a local cemetary as it was deemed dangerous and consequently found it's way into my wood pile :-)

The table is made from book-matched planks, a single log which was sliced into 6 pieces, the top & sides all match (are mirrored) but, the shelves are from opposite sides of the log.

Absolutely stunning wood with lots of character, the colour doesn't show up too well in the pics most of the dark streaks are actually a very deep red which is described as 'flaming'. Hopefully once it's polished they will show up more. 

   The 2 pinkish spots at the end of the top is a small piece of very rare Australian Jarrah which I've used to fill a dead knot. Over time this wood changes to an amazing burgandy red.