This is a very special mushroom shaped box made out of Valley Oak (Quercus lobata) cap with American Holly (Ilex opaca) stalk. This is the first time I came across a pile of valley oak trimming.  So happy to have a few mushroom caps from this species.  The magnificent valley oak is one of my favorite with impressive umbrella canopy and gnarly branches.  There is a huge one down the street near my place.  We watched it nervously as a developer came and start building new homes.  My sister said she is not the tree hugging type but would prepare to get in the way if they cut this beauty down.  They didn't.  Instead, they named the new street "Valley Oak Loop".  Good judgement!.  The wood is dense and contrast nicely with the rough bark thatI left as accent on the rim of the cap.  Oak looks awesome as mushroom cap because the gills of the mushroom are already built in with the oak's radial rays.  Holly is the whitest wood available commercially, perfect for mushroom stalk!  

This threaded box can be used to hold small valuables...The screw-on cap ensured that your content is secured; also serves as a unique gift for nature lovers.

Dimension (largest diameter x height): 2-3/8" x 3"

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-- 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 and oil was applied.
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