Description

Lacewood and Curly Maple Hardwood Memory Chest/Urn

This Steve Smith original handmade design feature a Lacewood box that is suspended between two Lacewood arches. The entire box will rotate both backwards and forwards The lid is made of Curly Maple and has a Agate stone handle. This is a VERY unique urn!

Quote from Steve Smith concerning his work: “I am a one man shop specializing in hardwood containers. I am a self taught woodworker and have been working in different forms of woodworking for over 25 years. I decided to make boxes so I could expound on my true love of wood. I spend a lot of time looking for highly figured lumber, which I hand select. I also mill my own burls, which come to me in large 6 by 36 round slabs. No two pieces are ever the same and I never know what will be revealed when I cut into one. Spalting, wild grain and hidden inclusions (bark) are all special gems that still make me stop and behold the beauty that the wood can reveal. I use many intricate joints that add strength and beauty to each piece. I do not use any dyes or stains, only natural oils and waxes to enhance the natural beauty and color of the wood. Many of my designs are one of a kind. I enjoy creating new designs and figuring out the best way to highlight the wood that I use in each piece. Even though I have several bread and butter pieces, I prefer creating to manufacturing.”

Weight: 8 lbs.

16 1/2″h x 7 1/2″w x 6 1/4″d