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Custom made Desk set made of Thuyawood Burl. Has 24kt gold plated business card holders and pen with base. Has a 1 inch wide x 3 inch long engraved brass plate with notched corners engraved with the Old English font style done in lowercase and uppercase lettering. Bottom has felt protective dots and all components are attached to the base with screws.
Thuyawood Burl is somewhat difficult to work. Very few woodworkers in the world have worked it or made objects of it. It is characterized by being somewhat brittle, having numerous small knots and a wild figure pattern that give it a very distinct look among woods. It is extremely difficult to obtain, expensive and highly prized.
A burl is an out growth on the root of a tree. The tree that this Thuyawood Burl came from was cut down years ago and is now being reclaimed by people digging where the trees used to be in Morocco.
I apply 3 finish coats of clear marine grade polyurethane spar varnish that is impervious to most liquids including body oils and some mild acids.
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