This clam shaped box is turned from a beautiful piece of plum (Prunus domestica). The lid and the base were turned out of the same piece of wood to ensure an almost prefect match. The wood features considerable character and subtle color shifts. The lid features a two-part walnut knob that has a simple curved profile on the outside and a decorative disk on the inside which features a textured flower that has been decorated with gold gilding. Texturing on the bottom of the box provides a little surprise when the box is handled. Finished with durable, protective a blend of oil and shellac and then buffed to a semi-gloss finish, this box feels as good as it looks, and will only get better with time.