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What can lignum vitae be used for?
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Lignum vitae is a tropical hardwood, known for being self-oiling. It was used for building steamship bearings and pulleys. For medicinal purposes, the resin of lignum vitae was known to help treat gout and skin infections. Today, it is used primarily for carving. Shop a collection of lignum vitae furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans or Anglers Priest
Turned in Lignum Vitae a good heavy
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fruitwood
Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
A wonderful and large turned lignum vitae wassail bowl.
Category
Antique 1660s Charles II Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
18th Century Lignum Vitae Sphere
Located in London, GB
A late eighteenth century lignum vitae sphere of large scale.
Lignum vitae was favoured by Dame
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco jar, the stepped lid with acorn finial, over
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball Rack
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-row oak bowling ball rack comprised of twenty-seven (27) regulation sized antique lignum
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Oak
Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Industrial finely turned and warmly patinated antique Lignum Vitae truncheon (night stick), with
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
