Also known as Walnut Burl, Californian Walnut Burr. The burr is only a "by-product", the actual purpose of the tree is to grow nuts. To this end gigantic walnut plantations have been set up. After the productive capacity of the trees for nuts has been exhausted these burrs are dug up as a second product and sold.
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Each set contains two bookmatched pieces each piece minimum size 13-20 - 197 x 47 x 3mm. 12 - 200 x 48 x 3mm.
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Walnut Burr / Burl - REAL WOOD Sheet 12.5 X 7 Inches X3 Sheets. Three sheets walnut burl, two have splits and one has a small leaf shape cut out of a corner. See photos for details This is from an old workshop, beautiful grain.
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Lining Type (Drawer) : Velveteen. -Material : Accent Color 2: Walnut. -Gift Type : Jewelry & Watch Boxes & Cases. -Material : Accent Color 1: Multi-colored. -Feature : Lock & Key. -Sold By Unit : Each.
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Vintage Writing Desk Deco Walnut Burl Veneer Glass Italy 1920s-1930s. Elegant and important desk, with accurate and precious construction details, side compartments with hinged doors containing drawers, drawer under the top, chromed metal handles, walnut root veneered wood, transparent glass top built into the top.
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Vintage / Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Veneer Divided Storage Box. This rare and intricately hand made mahogany box is truly one of a kind. The hand cut burl wood veneers of black walnut and maples depict what appears to be the entrance to a stronghold in the mountain with a man approaching. There is a sentinel winged figure at the top. This depiction also could be the angels Hadraniel, Saint Peter or Archangel Michael/Jesus. It is a stunning, unsigned piece. The sticker on the back translates that it was made exclusively for a tobacco shop in Germany.
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