Walnut Jewelry Chest
This jewelry chest was commissioned by a client as an anniversary gift for his wife.
The hand-dovetailed case is constructed of walnut ripped and cut to provide grain continuity around the chest. The mitered top frame holds a bookmatched birdseye maple panel. The trays are hard maple with ringholders for handles.
The chest is lined in purple satin, as favored by the intended user.
DIMENSIONS: 6 1/2″ high, 8 1/2″ deep, 12″ long.
Oil finish on exterior. Shellac polish on the trays.
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The drawer front was hand cut from the front panel with the thinnest saw I had to provide the closest grain match.
The bookmatched birds eye maple top panel is shown clearly here. The top frame is set into rabbits in the case.
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The trays incorporate ringholders into the handles, a design feature new (for me) in this chest. The walnut hanges are slightly visible in th is photo.
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The drawer has no dividers as it was intended for several large necklaces and watches. The top, the trays, and the drawer are padded under the satin lining.
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