EXOTIC WOOD JEWELRY BOX
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This jewelry box has ample space for earrings, cuff links, necklaces, watches. The one tray has nine padded inserts for rings, earrings, and cuff links.
This box is made from Dark Roasted Curly Maple. The top is made from bookmarked pieces of that wood. Accents on the top are provided by bands of gold-coloured epoxy.
The tray sides and dividers in the interior are made from solid Cherry
Except for coloured epoxy, no stains or dyes have been used. The rich colours that you see are the natural colours of the finished woods.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
Overall exterior dimensions are about 12.0" x 9.0" x 3.8" (30.5 x 22.8 x 9.5 cm)
The compartments in the lower level are about 1" (2.5 cm) deep. The inside dimensions of the compartments are about:-
(one) 7.4" x 5.1" ( 18.7 x 13.0 cm)
(six) 2.4" x 2.5" ( 6.0 x 6.4 cm)
The removable trays are about 0.75" (1.9 cm) deep. The inside dimensions of the compartments are about:-
(six) 2.3" x 2.3" (5.7 x 5.7 cm)
(one) 2.3" x 7.3" (5.9 x 18.4 cm)
(one) 2.0" x 7.3" ( 5.1 x 18.4 cm) with 9 padded inserts
Finish:
Interior and exterior are finished with Danish Oil, a penetrating resin. Exterior is further finished with a three-stage wax process, the final stage being carnauba. The resultant finish is smooth, durable, and appealing.
Woods Used:
Dark Roasted Curly Maple, Cherry
Exterior:
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Mitred corners reinforced with Dark Roasted Maple keys. Sides are solid 1/2" (13 mm) thick Dark Roasted Curly Maple
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Top is made from solid woods into an assembly about 1/2" (13 mm) thick. It is then re-sawn into two pieces about 1/8" (3mm) thick which are laminated to both sides of 1/4" (6 mm) plywood. This construction not only makes the interior of the top as attractive as the exterior, but also prevents warping of the top. |
Interior:
Solid
brass quadrant hinges.
Tray sides and dividers are Cherry.
Interior is lined with durable faux suede.