Lot #970. Maple Burl & Striped Ebony Signature Chessboard

Description Maple Burl & Striped Ebony Signature Chessboard Offered here is a striking Maple Burl & Striped Ebony Chessboard with raised 2-1/2″ squares of Maple Burl and Striped Ebony, with a Striped Ebony frame. The chessboard measures 24″ Square. This Signature Chessboard with its unique raised playing field design was crafted in Italy. The chessboard is new. The Striped Ebony is also known as Macassar Ebony gets its name from the Indonesian port-city of Makassar, which is one among the first points of the exportation of wood. The common name Makassar ebony is for the main seaport on the island, Makassar. Striped ebony wood is variegated, patterned brown and black. It is thought of as an extremely valuable wood for turnings, fine cabinetwork, and joinery, and is much sought in ancient Japanese homes. Japan used to be the main importer of this wood. it is additionally used as a plank of wood in fingerboards for guitars and alternative related musical instruments. Maple Burl, native to North America, is a rare and highly prized variation of hard maple featuring intricate swirling patterns and eye-like formations caused by irregular growths on the tree. Its creamy white to light brown base color, often with subtle reddish hues, is enhanced by the unique burl figure, creating a striking and luxurious appearance. Dense and durable, it can be challenging to work with but finishes exceptionally well, highlighting its dramatic patterns. Hard maple burl is commonly used for high-end furniture and decorative accent. It is valued for its strength, stability, and exquisite beauty. A burl (American English) or bur or burr (UK English) is a tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. It is commonly found in the form of a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch that is filled with small knots from dormant buds. A burl results from a tree undergoing some form of stress. It may be caused by an injury, virus or fungus. Most burls grow beneath the ground, attached to the roots as a type of malignancy that is generally not discovered until the tree dies or falls over. Such burls sometimes appear as groups of bulbous protrusions connected by a system of rope-like roots. Insect infestation and certain types of mold infestation are the most common causes of this condition. Maple Burl is not a distinct species of Maple, but rather, it’s a figure that’s occasionally found in Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) trees.