Made this box for my wife Linda

[HITCH-]

Very nice! What is the back story with the medallion?

 

[Sstrave]

I must be off my game.

This could make a great how-to article for the Resource forum, please?

I'm going to be making another soon. I could document as I go?

 

[Sstrave]

Bought the medallion at an outdoor antique flea market in Connecticut years ago. I believe it's meji period. Beautiful workmanship.

 

[Dee2]

I'm going to be making another soon. I could document as I go?

That would be most excellent! Note, some of us are reading challenged so lots of pictures, please!

 

[MAXIOM]

Some beautiful figured / birdseye maple with purple heaart and ebony accents. In inches it's 12 X 7 x 4.5 with sides and top about 1/4 inch thick.
The medallion is Japanese from late 1800's. I let the wood speak for itself and finished it with OSMO Polyx - oil clear satin. Very nice finish to work with.View attachment 228667View attachment 228668View attachment 228669View attachment 228670

This as a really beautiful box. Great job! I like how you used the medallion. I bet your wife really loved it

 

[Westpacx3]

How did you come by the medallion. Blends great.

I took a screen shot to plagerize the work later..

How is it hinged?

 

[mark2]

Very nice - may have to do similar for Christmas gifts

 

[awldune]

Most impressive!

 

[seaver61]

Beautiful

 

[MEdwards]

That is a beautiful box!