987 Large Stabilized Wood Bobbin

Large Karelian Birch  Bobbin                  length:  20.5cm

 From a most unusual wood the head, cap and button are from the beautiful Karelian (or Masur) Birch.  Until the tree is felled there is no evidence of the extraordinary grain inside.  The details are in Casein Ivory (a resin from the milk protein) and a `Briar` coloured polyester resin. The tip is Brass and the stem is English Box.