EXOTIC WOOD JEWELRY BOX
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This jewelry box has ample space for earrings, cuff links, necklaces, watches. The one tray has nine padded inserts for rings, earrings, and cuff links.
Bubinga has a beautiful grain pattern and vibrant colours. The top is made from bookmarked pieces of Bubinga. Diagonal accents are provided by bands of Bubinga, Leopardwood and Cherry, which are separated and defined by strips of Bubinga veneer.
The tray sides and dividers in the interior are made from solid Cherry
No stains or dyes have been used. The rich colours that you see are the natural colours of the finished woods.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
Overall exterior dimensions are about 12.0" x 9.0" x 3.8" (30.5 x 22.8 x 9.5 cm)
The compartments in the lower level are about 1" (2.5 cm) deep. The inside dimensions of the compartments are about:-
(one) 7.4" x 5.1" ( 18.7 x 13.0 cm)
(six) 2.4" x 2.5" ( 6.0 x 6.4 cm)
The removable trays are about 0.75" (1.9 cm) deep. The inside dimensions of the compartments are about:-
(six) 2.3" x 2.3" (5.7 x 5.7 cm)
(one) 2.3" x 7.3" (5.9 x 18.4 cm)
(one) 2.0" x 7.3" ( 5.1 x 18.4 cm) with 9 padded inserts
Finish:
Interior and exterior are finished with Danish Oil, a penetrating resin. Exterior is further finished with a three-stage wax process, the final stage being carnauba. The resultant finish is smooth, durable, and appealing.
Woods Used:
Exterior:
The sides of the box are made from a single board with waterfall mitre joints. That allows the natural pattern of the wood grain to flow all the way around the box. Grain is matched on three corners. Mitred corners reinforced with Bubinga keys. Sides are solid 1/2" (13 mm) thick Bubinga
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Top is made from solid woods into an assembly about 1/2" (13 mm) thick. It is then re-sawn into two pieces about 1/8" (3mm) thick which are laminated to both sides of 1/4" (6 mm) plywood. This construction not only makes the interior of the top as attractive as the exterior, but also prevents warping of the top. |
Interior:
Solid brass quadrant hinges.
Tray sides and dividers are Cherry.
Interior is lined with durable faux suede.