This is a round box made out of Brazilian Ebony (Swartzia tomentosa) with Buckeye Burl (Aesculus californica) cap. The bluish stain Buckeye burl is something very special.  It is one of the few woods that exhibits this kind of color, add the wild pattern and it is truly unique.  Now, the Brazilian Ebony. Not a true ebony species, but is a dark wood and probably the hardest wood I have ever turned! It certainly out done Ebony in the hardness department. It dulled the entire tray of my cutters in a matter of minutes. It took me an extra long time to shape just this acorn cap due to the frequent need to sharpen my tools.

The all-wood threaded box is a rare commodity. The screw-on cap is what makes this box extra special. It can be used to hold pills and small valuables...The flat profile fits unobtrusively in a purse or pocket for people on the go, and the screw cap ensures that your content is secured. I don't make flat boxes very often. Since there is very little space to maneuver the threaded cap, flat boxes require very careful matching of the threads for a smooth, spin-on/spin-off operation.
Dimension (largest diameter x height): 1-7/8" x 1"

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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
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-- CA sale tax applies (9.25%) for shipping to CA address-- 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.