Orange Vase Tarbell-CW, Asian mahogany or Ebony

An orange is caused to vanish, then double and vanish again. Beautiful Tarbell Orange Vase in Asian Mahogany or jappaned Ebony The Tarbell Orange Vase*. Classic beauty as well as function. Destined to become a collectible. "Exquisite!..... Truly dazzling.... Your products and skill never cease to amaze me"... Don Carlo Binetti, Italy. The Tarbell Orange Vase is considered one of the ultimate tests of turning skills for woodworkers. The stippling on the surface of the orange (both the shell and the ball) can be achieved in various ways. We developed a special ‘chattering tool’ that allows us to mimic the texture of an orange's skin. The vase itself is crafted from select Asian mahogany, while the orange, as well as the black portions (finials and legs), are made from a rare type of Javanese black wood known as "SonoKeling." The finish features our unique blend of melamine with a lacquer overcoat. Another version has gold accents. EFFECT: The performer displays a small vase that contain