This is the handmade box my brother P is trading me for the Colorado Quilt.
This is the inside. Isn't it lovely? I told you he made it, didn't I?
Here's a detail of the beautiful dovetails in one corner.
I already know where I am going to put it when it arrives. Since the quilt has to be quilted before I send it to Colorado, it will be a while before this makes the trip across the country.
I can be patient.
Update from my brother:
"The box is made with Mahogany, the bottom is California Nutmeg and the lid is Eastern Walnut. All the joinery is cut by hand with a small hand saw and chisel. When possible everything has a hand planed finish. There you have it."
It is absolutely magnificent.
ReplyDeleteMegan
Sydney, Australia
It is made from cherry, right? Anything made of cherry is just gorgeous. Wonderful design and technical excellence.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful!! A great trade of two wonderful pieces of art!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. A work of art and true craftmanship.
ReplyDeleteThis box is exquisite. You and your brother are very talented artisans. Wonderful trade!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful in every way!
ReplyDeleteLucky both of you to each have such a talented sibling. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like talent runs in the family. This box is magnificent!
ReplyDeleteOh My!!!! can you get some camphor wood shavings to have inside? That joinery is so beautiful, I would have it on display all the time. Congrats to you both for outstanding talents you share with each other.
ReplyDeleteThe Box is absolutely beautiful! Your quilt is also a work of art!
ReplyDeleteTwo works of art. You are a talented family.
ReplyDeleteit is beautiful. My father used to make beautiful things like this. i miss that.
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