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LV-3357  Cocuswood & Lignum Vitae Acorn Box, Pill Holder, Secret Compartment-SCREW CAP

LV-3357 Cocuswood & Lignum Vitae Acorn Box, Pill Holder, Secret Compartment-SCREW CAP

$ 78.00


This is a small acorn shaped box made out of Cocuswood (Brya ebenus) with Lignum Vitae (Guiacum officinale) cap.  I have here two very special timbers:  Cocus is a rare species is found in Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Also called Green, Brown, or West Indian Ebony. The heartwood is brownish-yellow to dark brown often with a greenish tinge. It is usually beautifully veined with darker streaks. The wood is hard and heavy. It is well known for its use in woodwinds such as flutes, piccolos, and bagpipes because of its fine and uniform grain, its beautiful coloring and its resonance.  Genuine Lignum Vitae is quite famous for being "the densest wood in the world". The wood is also believed to have medicinal properties in its resins and chips; "Lignum Vitae" is Latin for "Wood of Life."  Official National Flower of Jamaica, the timber is now rare and expensive.  What's more, it can eventually develop a dark green patina, one of a very few woods that just gets greener as it aged!  Combined together, they make an exquisite, little acorn.

A nice little box for your valuables. The screw-on cap makes this box extra special and ensures that your content is secured. Good for small daily pills, keepsake...Not recommended for long term storage of emergency pill, since I don't know how air/water tight the closure is. Through 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): 1-1/4" x 2"

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.