Cont'd - A few of the steps involved in
handcrafting one of our jewelry boxes
Above, our White Mountain Design brass
insignia has been applied to the inner lid, all frame and panel members
have been glued in. The gold-plated lock and the wood mount for the customized brass plate
are next.
Above, the gold-plated lock has been installed in
one of our black cherry jewelry boxes. The escutcheon is only
temporarily mounted for fitting purposes. The lock has been tested for proper
operation.
Above, a couple of completed jewelry boxes ready
for delivery. The exteriors have had finish applied and
have been hand-rubbed. The interior compartments are lined with velvet and ring
holder compartments installed
in each of the sliding trays. Personalized brass plates and holders have been
completely installed.
Above, the completed jewelry boxes with bottom
drawer open for a better idea of the size of the drawer
compartments. Each jewelry box has slightly different characteristics in the
graphics or grain pattern
of the body and the figure of the bird's eye top.
Above, a exterior or bird's eye view of the same
jewelry boxes. The contrast between the black cherry body and
the light bird's eye tops can be seen here. As I like to mention to my clients, now
comes the expensive part,
filling the jewelry box :)