The photos in this listing will bear some close examination because there’s some elegant detail that has gone into the design and presentation on this one-of-a-kind prop magic wand. Handmade by Jas. Fristwyte (a wand-maker of our own creation in our own workshop) and completely unique in design and production – truly one-of-a-kind. We will never make another like it – it is personal. The wand itself is handmade of genuine cherry wood carved and colored with our very own dye formulation to mimic the warm, deep color of antique cherry wood. Painstakingly hand-carved. The wand is remarkably smooth from tip to grip end. Shaped with a gently sinuous wave that looks wonderfully natural, and gracefully rounded at the end. Brightened and protected in buffed layers of wood finishing wax. Approximately 11 and 3/4 inches (30 cm) long. (Harry’s is officially 11 inches or 28 cm long – in case you’re wondering.) Widest at the grip at approximately 3/8 inch (1 cm) thick and gently tapers to a rounded point. The fitted box is a true antique approximately 100 years old that we have refitted / upcycled into this compellingly authentic box. The box presents the appearance of having sat on a shelf for 2 or 3 generations waiting for the right wizard to come along. After all, “the wand chooses the wizard” so what happens when the wizard never shows up? The box waits. The box origin is a closely guarded secret – sorry we can’t give that up so easily. It shows naturally aged wear and discoloration, plus we have antiqued and accented it even more. Jas. Fristwyte’s label is on the top and the two ends of the lid alternately bear his signature and fictional index and design description labels including the origin of the magical element of which the wand is made:
“J.F. Index NoHE55
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Exotic Finnish Hiisi,
Horse Wood Fabrication.
Dorsal specimen from
discovery of rare cadaver.
(M.M. RecLoc. 213Ac.1435)”
The box is fitted on the inside and lined with blue satin embellished at the corners. It will carefully hold the wand in transit and beautifully display it when it arrives. There’s also a M.M. registration number labeled on the lid, which is tied shut and labeled with Jas. Fristwyte’s tags. Even the inside of the lid has a unique maker’s label. Everything has a mesmerizing antiquarian character to it. If you’re looking for a unique accent for the perfect wizard or witch costume, an unforgettable gift, or a remarkable wizarding collectible, this fine handmade wand from Jas. Fristwyte is sure to please. After all, “The wand may choose the wizard, but the wizard chooses Fristwyte.”