Victorian Silk and Burr Oak Acorn Emery Pin Cushion concrete yard art 6 7/8" long x 2

6 7/8" long x 2 1/4" wide x 7/8" deep

The splint ash visible on the bottom of the basket reveals a rainbow of hues

with a couple of old split repairs on the M and a small loss to the right top corner ion the N

I found this one hanging on the wall

though they have no feet

Victorian Silk and Burr Oak Acorn Emery Pin Cushion concrete yard art 6 7/8" long x 2Such an array of marvelous antique emeries and pin cushions out there! I've seen some making use of walnut shells, but this is the first I've seem make of a Burr Oak acorn, which I love for its delicate spiky texture, almost like a durian fruit. And, if you look at it from the bottom of the acorn end, it looks like it has a little face, with the stem making a nose! And, with some green ribbon around the middle, it looks a bit like a strawberry too.