This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of Bocote (Cordia elaeagnoides) with Tamboti (Spirostachys africanus) cap. Bocote is a very eye-catching timber from Mexico. The dark streaks on a yellow background can be very wild. Tamboti, on the other hand, is a nice, uncomplicated brown timber from Africa with subtle figure. Or so it seems. Tamboti is also known as African sandalwood. I did not detect much scent from the wood until one day the sun shined onto my display at a local art show and heat this nut up enough for it to release its aroma. I don't recommend giving your acorn a sunbathing session, thou.
Dimension (largest diameter x height): 1-7/8" x 2-3/4"
PLEASE READ: 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/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 larger items
-- I ship within 2 business days via USPS First Class mail (~1 week in transit) or Priority Mail (1 to 3 days) 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. Contact me for rush shipping/rush order.
-- CA sale tax applies (8.75%) for shipping to CA addresses
Dimension (largest diameter x height): 1-7/8" x 2-3/4"
PLEASE READ: 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/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 larger items
-- I ship within 2 business days via USPS First Class mail (~1 week in transit) or Priority Mail (1 to 3 days) 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. Contact me for rush shipping/rush order.
-- CA sale tax applies (8.75%) for shipping to CA addresses