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- A few of the steps involved in handcrafting a jewelry box
Above, a brass insignia has been applied
to the inner lid, all frame and panel members
have been glued in.
The gold-plated lock and the wood mount for the
customized brass plate are next.
Above, the gold-plated lock has been
installed in one of the black cherry jewelry boxes. The escutcheon is
only
temporarily mounted for fitting purposes. The lock has been tested for
proper operation.
Above, two completed jewelry boxes
completed The exteriors have had finish applied and have been
hand-rubbed.
The interior compartments are lined with velvet and ring holder
compartments installed in each of the sliding trays.
Personalized brass plates and holders have been completely installed.
Above, the completed jewelry boxes with
bottom drawer open to provide a better idea of the size of the drawer
compartments. Each jewelry box has slightly different characteristics in
the graphics or grain pattern of the body
and the figure of the bird's eye top.
Above, a exterior or bird's eye view of
the same jewelry boxes with finish applied and rubbed out. The contrast
between the black cherry body and the light bird's eye tops can be seen here.
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