This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of Madrone Burl (Arbutus menziesii) withBlack Chacate (Guibourtia conjugata) cap. This is another nice combination of beautiful timbers: The burly madrone with its pretty orange color and the dark brown black walnut burl with dark swirly lines. Madrone is known as Strawberry tree or Madrona. This is a unique Pacific hardwood that has pink & tan colors with an occasional red streak. Its burls grow almost exclusively underground. The burl wood has subtle pattern, eyes and swirls. Madrone is one of the dense, hard local woods that I really enjoy.
Black Chacate is also called Tsots, this species is from Mozambique and other E. African & S. African locales. It is dark brown with shimmering lighter streaks. Very fine grain and heavy. My first time working with this wood, and it is love at first sight. Such handsome dark wood that turned like a dream and polished up like glass! I like the weight of this acorn in my hand and the cool, super smooth feel.
A nice box for your valuables. The screw-on cap makes this nature inspired box extra special and ensures that your content is secured, good for jewelry, keepsake... 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): 1-3/4" x 2-3/8"
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-- All wood items were hand turned 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 and oil were 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 item, if possible
-- I ship via USPS First Class mail (or Priority Mail 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
-- CA sale tax applies (9.25%) for shipping to CA address
