Large Ambrosia Maple Keepsake Box - Shaker Box Series

This warm, satiny oval box is a handcrafted reproduction piece, made in Toronto using traditional Shaker methods. At 7.5" long and 5" wide (inside dimensions 7" x 4.5" x 2.75"), it's perfect for holding large statement jewellery, accessories, and keepsakes. The box's soft sheen comes from a non-toxic hardwax oil finish, which penetrates and nourishes the wood

The pattern in the lid showcases the unique coloration found in ambrosia maple, but please note that there will be some variation in colour and grain pattern between boxes, as wood is a natural material. I've done my best to photograph a box that's representative of the collection. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to contact me.

My environmental values:

I make all of my Shaker boxes from responsibly-sourced wood given a second life—I buy short boards of North American maple, walnut, and cherry from other wood studios that aren't able to use such small pieces. By the magic that is water, heat, and traditional woodbending, these are turned into reproduction Shaker boxes.

Process:

After milling and preparing the material, which is sourced responsibly from high-quality wood from local studios, I cut each swallowtail finger with a knife. The sides of the box and lid are soaked and bent around a form, following the Shakers' traditional methods, and the fingers tacked in place with fine copper nails. After a 24-hour drying period, the top and bottom are fitted and glued in place, with the support of tiny wooden pegs.

Please note that because of the way the lids are formed, the outsides of each box/lid can vary up to 1/4" in length, and up to 1/8" in width. The inside dimensions of each box are consistent at the size given above.