This is a very pretty acorn shaped pendant box made out of Northern Catalpa Burl (Catalpa speciosa) Black Palm (Borassus flabellifer) cap. Catalpa is a beautiful ornamental tree with clusters of trumpet-like blooms. The wood is kinda plain but this is a rare specimen of a burly form. What a beauty! The swirls and eyes are so dense that they show up nicely on such a small item. Coupled with the interesting and subtle pattern of Black Palm, this acorn is truly an eyecatcher!
A nice petite box for your valuables. The screw-on cap makes this nature inspired box extra special and ensures that your content is secured, good for daily pills, keepsake...Comes ready to dangle off your keychain or zipper pull with the bronze lobster claw. 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" x 1-1/2"
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 and 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 item
-- 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
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