Walnut jewellery box

[philip sewell]

I sold this jewellery box today. It is one of a batch of 6 I made to the same design but using different timbers to give potential buyers a choice.

I often make them in batches to try and keep the cost down.

As with all my boxes this one is jointed with handcut dovetails.

This one is walnut with masur birch veneer on maple panels. The knob is African blackwood.

I used Andrew Crawfords hinges.

I posted it off this afternoon so the new owner will receive it early next week. I hope they like it!

Phil.


tooleypark.com
bespokehandmadeboxes.co.uk

I used Andrew Crawfords hinges.

I posted it off this afternoon so the new owner will receive it early next week. I hope they like it!

Phil.


tooleypark.com
bespokehandmadeboxes.co.uk

 

[Sachakins]

Very nice

 

[Linus]

Superb workmanship!!!

 

[Cabinetman]

Well if they don’t like it there is something seriously wrong with them! That is exquisite.

 

[marcros]

very nice indeed.

how much do you think that you save by making a batch of 6 at a time (in % terms)?

 

[Buff pekin]

how did learn to make lovely boxes, and how long does take make a box
































How does take to make a box , and where did you learn such skills

 

[Orraloon]

A very handsome box.
Regards
John

 

[Ollie78]

Really smart, I am a fan on the neat hinges as well.

Ollie

 

[recipio]

Very nice. What finish did you use ?

 

[thetyreman]

stunning!

 

[philip sewell]

Thanks for the kind words re the box.

I normally build up several coats of oil on walnut until I get a sheen, then wax on top. This gives a nice tactile finish with a certain amount of reflection but not a high reflective French polish type surface which I'm not keen on and I don't think it would suit the type of boxes I make.

 

[MARK.B.]

A beautiful box and that maple really pop's in contrast to the walnut

 

[hedgelayer]

how did learn to make lovely boxes, and how long does take make a box
































How does take to make a box , and where did you learn such skills

Andrew Crawford, who designed the hinges and gets them produced, runs courses. Check out smartboxmaker.com

 

[MorrisWoodman12]

Absolutely beautiful. Stunningly so. Just wish I could get somewhere near the level of accuracy needed.

 

[philip sewell]

You can Morris. Keep practising and putting in the hours and it will start to click-don't give up!

 

[Fester]

Any self respecting burglar will leave the jewelry and just take the box - its beautiful

 

[nosuchhounds]

Stunning piece. Im only starting out and this is a real inspiration!

 

[xxvms]

I sold this jewellery box today. It is one of a batch of 6 I made to the same design but using different timbers to give potential buyers a choice.

I often make them in batches to try and keep the cost down.

As with all my boxes this one is jointed with handcut dovetails.

This one is walnut with masur birch veneer on maple panels. The knob is African blackwood.

I used Andrew Crawfords hinges.

I posted it off this afternoon so the new owner will receive it early next week. I hope they like it!

Phil.


tooleypark.com
bespokehandmadeboxes.co.uk
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View attachment 105165I used Andrew Crawfords hinges.

I posted it off this afternoon so the new owner will receive it early next week. I hope they like it!

Phil.


tooleypark.com
bespokehandmadeboxes.co.uk

I love walnut and your joint looks really cool.
Well done.