#2 Shaker Box in Ambrosia Maple and Pepperwood Burl

All of my shaker boxes are handmade just outside of Athens, Georgia. The sides of the boxes and lids are thin bands of locally sourced hardwood steamed in a cedar box before they are bent around forms and riveted in their final shape using copper cobbler's tacks--just as they were 200 years ago. The lids and bottoms come from a variety of sources, but most are boards veneered with exotic materials that complement the bands. The outside of the boxes is finished in satin lacquer and the interiors are treated with a combination of beeswax and citrus oil. I'm confident that any actual Shakers...