10" x 5" x 2-5/8"

Sapele, Curly Maple

Finish - Urethane high gloss finish

Liner- Red velvet bottom liner

Brass hinges

Description:

This box is of an exceptional piece of Sapele veneer obtained commercially and is of standard veneer thickness laminated over a cherry core with box ends of curly maple for contrast.

Sapele comes from equitorial Africa.  In bright light this box displays an extraorginary grain pattern and is highly prismatic.

Lid has an ebony handle and is stayed with a brass chain.