A Box Fit for a Future King and Queen.

Now there’s a feather in your cap…a royal commission! I can remember, long ago, on a pass through London, old shops with plaques on the doorpost stating ‘Purveyors to’ this or that. Could one of those plaques be in your organization’s future?
BTW beautiful work!

-- One of these hammers oughta fix that...

Beautiful piece of work. The top is really stunning great work!

-- An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin

Amazing work all the way around on this! Congrats!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

This is a truly “understated” piece of class work at it’s best, beautifully done

-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got

Beautiful box, smooth and elegant looking box.

-- My Master is Mankind's Greatest Carpenter.

You’re sick man! :) That is truly awesome work.

-- Backer boards, stop blocks, build oversized, and never buy a hand plane--

Beautiful box Ian and such an honor you received with this commission. Thank you for sharing it with us. I hope the royal couple enjoy and appreciate this work of art! Most sincere wishes for HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton. May they have a long and happy life together.

-- Chris ~~Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past."

If the piece had been commissioned by H.R.H. Prince William, a “royal warrant” could be issued. Since it seems this was commissioned as a gift for him and is bride to be by another person, such a warrant would not be available.

Royal warrants are usually awarded to companies or individuals who supply goods or sevices to a member of the royal household on a regular basis, not to single item suppliers.

I can see it now: By Appointment, suppliers of toilet paper to Her Majesty, Queen Elisabeth II.

(grin)

-- The nicer the nice, the higher the price!

Masterful Work Ian and quite the Honor!!
Congratulations!!

-- Mike in Concord, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

Craftsmanship at its best. just beautiful

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

Absolutely a great looking box I love the details .And i really like the way the hinges are they make it look so strong.Thanks for sharing the story and the pictures

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I think one of the screws is out of alignment. LOL

-- I think of Jack Nicholson as the Joker in Batman when he says "Where does he get those wonderful toys" and ask WHERE DO U GUYS GET ALL THAT WONDERFUL WOOD?

Ian,
That is simply a work of art. Thanks for attaching the video and showing how you create these wonderful boxes. The marquetry inlay by Ayrma is inspiring, thank you for showing your work. You are the master.

On a different note, here is quote from Buckingham Palace on the eve of the wedding.

Apparently Will & Kate said they didn’t want the traditional fruitcake at the reception, but Phil said stuff ‘em, he’s going anyway.

-- And my head I'd be a scratchin'

Superb craftsmanship Ian, truly an heirloom and wonderful gift for the Royal Couple, you are obviously extremely proud of your work, and rightly so.
I join with others wishing Prince William and Catherine a happy and long life together, I believe they were made for each other and this happy event is a shining light in these dark days of depression.

-- Roger-R, Republic of Texas. "Always look on the Bright Side of Life" - An eyeball to eyeball confrontation with a blind person is as complete waste of Time.

Really neat stuff, but what are the circular trays for holding?

-- I came, I was conquered, I was born again. ἵνα ὦσιν ἓν