This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of Black Walnut Burl (Juglans negra) with Bay Laurel (Umbellularia californica) cap. Black Walnut needs no introduction. It is the most popular dark wood of the temperate zone. Its timber is valued for fine furnitures, musical instrument, gun stocks, wood floors, amongs others. Here, I have a very nice walnut burl, loaded with figures and eyes. Burls of this caliper are often sliced into thin veneers. Bay Laurel is a monotypic and endemic species. CA Bay Laurel is also known as Oregon Myrtle when it crosses over to that state. However, it is not a true laurel nor myrtle, just happen to have the spicy aroma. The wood smells so good when turn. The tree was valued by Native Americans as food source and medicine. Today, it is well sought after as a world class tone wood. The wood has a nice tight grain with a shimmering sheen. This is one nice acorn!
A nice box for your valuables. The screw-on cap ensures that your content is secured, good for small jewelry, keepsake... Thought the ages, people has given out acorns as a symbol of prosperity and luck. This one is a unique gift.
Dimension (largest diameter x height): 2-1/4" x 3"
PLEASE READ:
-- All wood turned items were hand made and/or hand threaded on a lathe. Hardwood threaded inserts were used for woods that do not accept threading well
-- The item was sanded to 1200 grid for a mirror finish and sealed with a food-safe varnish, if applicable. For hard, fine grained wood with a natural shine, only wax/oil was applied
-- Each piece offered is a unique item. The design may be repeated but the dimension and wood combination, and or decorative accent will be different
-- Artist signature and catalog number will be inscribed on the larger items
-- I ship within 2 business days via USPS First Class mail (~1 week in transit) or Priority Mail (1 to 3 days) if requested. Combined shipping is the highest shipping cost plus $2 for each additional item. Free shipping for 5 or more items purchased at the same time. Contact me for rush shipping/rush order.
A nice box for your valuables. The screw-on cap ensures that your content is secured, good for small jewelry, keepsake... Thought the ages, people has given out acorns as a symbol of prosperity and luck. This one is a unique gift.
Dimension (largest diameter x height): 2-1/4" x 3"
PLEASE READ:
-- All wood turned items were hand made and/or hand threaded on a lathe. Hardwood threaded inserts were used for woods that do not accept threading well
-- The item was sanded to 1200 grid for a mirror finish and sealed with a food-safe varnish, if applicable. For hard, fine grained wood with a natural shine, only wax/oil was applied
-- Each piece offered is a unique item. The design may be repeated but the dimension and wood combination, and or decorative accent will be different
-- Artist signature and catalog number will be inscribed on the larger items
-- I ship within 2 business days via USPS First Class mail (~1 week in transit) or Priority Mail (1 to 3 days) if requested. Combined shipping is the highest shipping cost plus $2 for each additional item. Free shipping for 5 or more items purchased at the same time. Contact me for rush shipping/rush order.