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  1. 5th June 2014, 06:46 PM #1
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    Default what tree is this ??????

    One of our Mens shed Members found this Turned item and brought it in, but no one could work out what it was intended to be used for
    The body is 130mm high X 111mm in dia. the "peg on the top is 60mm long and 10mm in dia there are 23 holes around the rim that are about 2mm. Not sure if there is a missing top or lid
    The timber is Cotoneaster and it is rather well turned with a nice finish and loverly crisp edges and virtually no tool marks at all.
    unfortunately the maker only put the timber id on the bottom and did not sign his work
    I know the combined wisdom of this forum will solve this mystery in no time flat

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  3. 5th June 2014, 07:02 PM #2
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    Ear ring holder maybe. But there is not an even number of holes.
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    I have to agree with Tea Lady, its an ear ring / jewellery holder ~ I count 24 holes.
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    You have miscounted TL, there are 24 holes.

    I think your Earring holder suggestion is correct.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dabbler View Post
    You have miscounted TL, there are 24 holes.

    I think your Earring holder suggestion is correct.
    I didn't count. BB said 23 holes.

    Which makes it an ear ring tree maybe?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    I didn't count. BB said 23 holes.
    So I see, now that I read more carefully.
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    [QUOTE=bowl-basher;1780334]One of our Mens shed Members found this Turned item and brought it in, but no one could work out what it was intended to be used for
    The body is 130mm high X 111mm in dia. the "peg on the top is 60mm long and 10mm in dia there are 23 holes around the rim that are about 2mm. Not sure if there is a missing top or lid
    The timber is Cotoneaster and it is rather well turned with a nice finish and loverly crisp edges and virtually no tool marks at all.
    unfortunately the maker only put the timber id on the bottom and did not sign his work
    I know the combined wisdom of this forum will solve this mystery in no time flat

    Thanks
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    100_2156 copy.jpg100_2157 copy.jpg100_2158 copy.jpg I will go with the earring tree, and the central stem is to place rings on for safekeeping. Doug
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    Yep, an earring holder, the finial will probably be a Ring holder and if the lid lifts of, the inside can be used to hold other nick-knacks.
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    Thanks for the replies I thought about a ring/ear ring holder but am not sure do you think it would have had a cover or lid
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    Here some links that might help

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotoneaster
    http://www.chewvalleytrees.co.uk/ind...ter-cornubia/1
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    Iv'e probably produced a few earring holders with an odd number of holes.I just eyeball the spaceing and hand drill .When I get down to the last few centremeters,I just divide up the remaining space equally.Havn't had a complaint yet.
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