Description
Heirloom Quality Cribbage Bowl
Hand crafted by Minnesota artist Eric Helland; the Duluth MN salvaged Silver Maple has been carefully dyed to give the wood a celestial feel which along with the resin contrasts the natural wood on the outer bowl. Paired with the pictured deck of USA made Stargazer Observatory Bicycle playing cards makes for a tranquil statement piece!
Three resin tracks can accommodate two, three or four players partnered. Play requires one revolution around the 120 holes and peg out with 121. Skunk lines are marked in gold and every 5 holes are marked in silver for easy pegging. Pictured cards and pegs are included. Decorative and functional card slot runs the circumference of the bowl enabling players to see each other’s cards over the bowl. Unique bowl design is perfect for a coffee table display and can hold your crib.
Measures 13 7/16″ wide x 3 1/16″ high x 1 7/8″ bowl depth.
Artist signature, piece detail and number are marked on the bottom of the bowl.
Price differences in cribbage bowls reflect the type of wood, size, finish, and time involved with added details. Colors on phone and computer screens can vary. Wood can be hard to photograph; I try to depict the actual colors as accurate as possible.
I am not a production turner; I do not use automated machinery. Each bowl starts as a locally sourced log, before being roughed out with the chainsaw and bandsaw then receives an initial turn on the lathe. Bowls of this size can take up to two years to dry before being turned again, pouring the resin track, meticulously hand sanding and finishing. Due to the hand-crafted process subtle variations in the resin may be noted. Each piece is truly one of a kind.
The wood dye is applied in multiple steps, sanding between each application until the desired color is achieved. I sand the majority of my pieces to at least 1000 grit and do go up to 3000 grit with some of my darker colored woods. Bowl is finished with a lacquer; the smooth finish allows you to simply wipe as needed with a dry cloth, chemical cleaners should never be needed in general care.
Bowl, cards and pegs will be professionally packaged and insured. Free shipping within the continental US or local pickup available. Please contact me to discuss the price of additional shipping requests or for further details regarding the bowl.
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