Box for wedding gifts

[andersonec]

Just finished this box for a friend's son's wedding, they propose to insert some gifts, lock it and let them have the key for their first anniversary.
It is made from Walnut with a Birch ply lid with walnut veneer on the outside and some other veneer which I cannot name on the inside.
The design was nicked from one of Ian Hawthorne's boxes but I have used some Maple for the trim with a strip of Ebony inlaid after some advice from Ian, the hardware was also sourced from Ian and it was very reasonably priced.

Andy

 

[flounder]

That's a cracking looking box Andy. i am sure they will be well chuffed, even if they do have to wait a year to see how really nice it is inside and out!

 

[worsley947]

That box is beautiful, will the recipients be able to wait a year to find out whats inside
Also where in lincolnshire are you
Dave

 

[Ian]

Smashing work Andy!!

 

[CroppyBoy1798]

Thats a beautiful box, well done! I know its a lovely idea, but feck that, can you imagine waiting a year to open it (never mind whats inside, but even to have a look at your work!) I'd have the lock picked!! :mrgreen:

 

[andersonec]

I reckon a crowbar would soon sort it.........
(hammer) (hammer) (hammer)

Andy

 

[houtslager]

snap CB, I'd pick it too

K

 

[woodbloke]

That's a very pleasant looking piece of box...but the lining! :-& :lol: - Rob

 

[joiner_sim]

A very nice and smart box there! I think I'd be tempted to get inside the box before the years over!

 

[emily]

wow really amazing gift.Its worth waiting for a year.

 

[andersonec]

Rob, the lining isn't as bright as the photo makes it out to be, it is quite a lot darker but I had a flash on the camera which has made it quite loud.

Andy

 

[woodbloke]

Rob, the lining isn't as bright as the photo makes it out to be, it is quite a lot darker but I had a flash on the camera which has made it quite loud.

Andy

Ahh, that explains it then...the perils of flash fotographizing! - Rob