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Jewelry Box in Brazilian Leopardwood & Figured Maple
DESCRIPTION
The name of this piece is Leaf The box dimensions are 4" high, 9" wide, 5.5" deep. Type of wood used in this piece is Brazilian Leopardwood & Birdseye Maple. The drawers are lined with suede material. There are no stains or dyes, rather only a protective finish, to enhance the natural wood color. Leopardwood ~ Brazilian Leopardwood ~ Color/Appearance: Has a very conspicuous flecking that gives this wood its namesake. The wood itself is a medium to dark reddish brown with grey or light brown rays, which resemble the spots of a leopard. Leopardwood is frequently confused with Lacewood, and is sometimes referred to as such. In its vaguest sense, the term "Lacewood" is used to describe any wood that displays figuring that resembles lace. Leopardwood can usually be separated from most species of Lacewood based upon its darker color and higher density. Tree is native to Central & South America. Birdseye Maple (Hard Maple) Characteristics: Birdseye Maple is a domestic hardwood. The Birdseye figure is found in heartwood and sapwood. Both can be breathtaking. The boards are from Maple logs with irregular growth. The figure resembles the figure in a burl. It contains a small "eye" like in a burl, but it is more distinct. Each eye stands out separately. Small circular or elliptical areas resembling bird's eyes on the tangential surface of the wood, formed by indented fibers. Birdseye figure is caused by a stunted growth, developed during the years the tree lacked space and sunshine. Tree is Native To: Birdseye Maple is from the Hard Maple tree. (Birdseye can also be found in Soft Maple). It grows throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. It is most prominent in the New England states and around the Great Lakes region and Canadian Great Lake provinces.