This is a spectacular maple box that makes beautiful use of tiger and figural maple in its design.
The sides of the box are high contrast tiger. The top is a superb piece of high contrast figured maple. The construction is by large dovetails in the 3/4" sides topped by the 1/4" top attached with counter sunk screws. The two hand made brass hinges are installed with 6 hand cut screws per hinge . . . all original. The bottom is attached by 12 hand forged square nails.
It is obvious from its fine construction that the maker was a craftsman of unusual skill and the piece was probably done as a gift of love. As a life long lover of tiger maple, I can honestly say the melding of talent, patina, and condition makes this box "as good as it gets". Looking and touching are recommended. Size is 12"long x 6"wide x 6" high.
$1600.00
P2E07036
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