3" x 3" Bocote base and Black Walnut top. The base is finished with friction polish and buffed. The top snapped off the tenon so was finished with wipe on poly and buffed.
I like your shape and craftmanship. I'm not sure I like the walnut and bocote together, but that is just my Opinion. A smaller diameter finial on the lid may also help with look. again just my opinions. It is already a very nice piece that I'm sure you mother appreciated and is very proud of.
I agree about the walnut and bocote. I had a bocote top but it exploded. I went with the walnut but, in retrospect, prolly would have been better with a lighter wood for contrast. The finial would have been smaller too but the tenon snapped a bit early She was happy with it nonetheless and that's what counts.