Box and Clock Fine Craft Gallery-Boxes 1

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Unique look.
-The unusual fabrication process of using a singleblock of wood for the body of the box results in matching grain patterns on most pieces of the box. This, along with the incredibly close tolerances, makes the fitted drawers and lids almost disappear into the surrounding surfaces completing the unique look.
Meticulous finish & fit.
-All boxes go through a multi-step smoothing, finishing and polishing procedure, giving all surfaces a smooth, lustrous glow that begs to be picked up and held.
All boxes are functional.
Even though the boxes are functional and can hold jewelry or some other valuable treasure, most are displayed as objets d'art on a favorite table or desk.

All boxes are original designs
and are signed and numberedlimited editions.
None are mass produced.
-I personally craft each box, not just supervise production, and only after an order is received.
Enhanced forms.
The simple sculpted shapes and forms are enhanced in two ways: one is by the combination of multiple contrasting exotic woods; two is by using gold & silver gilding, brass, paint or lacquers and dyes as accents. Wood stains are not used to enhance or even the color on any of the woods, leaving the uncolored state of the exotic woods exposed to reveal their natural beauty and tone.

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5"x 6"x 5"
four leather-lined
swing-out drawers;
myrtle, mahogany, gilt legs.

11"x 6"x 3"
two leather-lined trays & compartments, two hinged lids;birdseye maple, striped mahogany.

12"x 5"x 6"
one leather-lined pull-out drawer & two swing-out drawers; curly maple, padauk, ebony & maple pull.

12"x 8"x 6"
three pull-out & six swing-out drawers–all leather lined; wenge & ash.

10"x 3"x 6"
one leather-lined drawer;
curly maple, padauk, ebony, ebonized legs.

10"x 6"x 2 1/2"
sliding lid with
leather-lined interior;
spalted myrtle, ebony.