This is a round box made out of Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota) with Masur Birch (Betula alba) cap. Birch is the national tree of Finland and Russia. It is also one of the sacred tree of the Druids tradition, representing Inception, birth of new life. But this is no ordinary birch, the Masur is a unique figuring in the wood that resemble burl or birdseye in maple. The shimmering desert ironwood bottom adds it own set of pattern to this striking box.
The all-wood threaded box is a rare commodity. The screw-on cap is what make 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): 1-3/4" x 1"
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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.
-- 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
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