Russells For Men

Previous price was $74.95.

Marquetry is the craft of covering a structural carcass with pieces of wood veneer and sometimes shell, ivory or bits of metal. The technique was developed in Flemish centers of cabinet making during the early sixteenth century, was highly prized by the French and decorates well-known seventeenth century French royal residences including Versailles. The craft is currently strong in Great Britain and Canada with a strong emphasis on pictures and decorative boxes.

The lid of this beautiful box is created using thirty-two individual pieces of twelve unique sustainable hardwoods with appropriate natural colors to create a "picture" of the head of a bull Elk. The frame of the box is rubberwood. Other woods used include quilted maple, Pao Ferro, celon satinwood, sugarberry, cherry, padauk, avodire, sepele, oriental wood, and kawazinga. Includes a removable six compartment wooden divider. Measures 12" x 10" x 2-1/4". This is an original work of art, no two are alike. Each piece is hand signed by the craftsman.

Handcrafted Marquetry Box