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Small arts and crafts chest

January 19th, 2009 in The Gallery     
SteveHit SteveHit, member
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Made from quartersawn English oak (quercus robur). The top is a single slab with a copper inlay etched with the chemical equation for photosynthesis. The stay is leather. Finished in boiled linseed oil, amber shellac and beeswax. Overall size w 21" d 13" h 17 1/2".


Design or Plan used: My Own Design
posted in: The Gallery, chest, arts and crafts, Oak, shellac, oil, copper
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Comments (2)

Jurgen01 writes: This is a wonderful piece of work. The design and the details combine to form a beautiful whole. The medieval motifs of the A&C style emerge nicely in this box. Thank you for sharing these photographs. Posted: 4:49 pm on May 28th
kevink writes:
Steve -
Nicely done - this box is sweet. Great form/balance, awesome wood, and that clasp is killer.

Kevin Posted: 9:56 am on January 19th
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