Bird's Eye Maple is correct. Bird's Eye is a 'defect' in Sugar Maple, but a very valuable defect. Here is a link to more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird's_eye_figure
I have a beautiful table that was in my finnish grandmothers homes from Ramsay to Wakefield to Ironwood over the years. It now resides in Grand Rapids, MI
Ash borer?
ReplyDeleteGood guess, but incorrect.
ReplyDeleteBirds eye....love me some birds eye!
ReplyDeleteBird's Eye Maple is correct. Bird's Eye is a 'defect' in Sugar Maple, but a very valuable defect. Here is a link to more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird's_eye_figure
ReplyDeleteI have a beautiful table that was in my finnish grandmothers homes from Ramsay to Wakefield to Ironwood over the years. It now resides in Grand Rapids, MI
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