The Epic Launch

Nice job as usual, Your work always has real style and superb craftsmanship, Great idea as a theme, thanks for sharing

-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing

Ian,
This is just beautiful and first class all the way!!!!!
All I see is perfection throughout the entire project and such a unique design….... I love it!

The added “neat” hardware just tops it off and makes it “Fit for a Queen”!!!

Can’t wait to see the additional “neat” screws , I will be ordering complete sets when they are available…..

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/

One word——————elegant.

-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!

Beautiful “box” : )

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

Ian,
No way I can pass up an “Ian post”. And this one is no disappointment whatsoever! Lovely piece, in every aspect. The deco theme is carried through marvelously. The lock escutcheon appears to be polished brass… hhmmm, that is grounds for some thought. I like it. What is the inset in the underside of the lid? Brass also? Whatever, the effect is striking. Another great piece that earns my sincere admiration.
Roger

-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)

Really, really nice work.

-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability

About as perfect as humanly possible ,er I’m at a loss for words.

-- Love thy neighbour as thyself

Superb as usual Ian.
I like the subtlety of the marquetry and the french polish looks very good.

-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/

Super elegant and luxurious box.

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

This is so beautiful and nicely detailed. Thanks for sharing.

Simply beautiful. Love the art deco influences.

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once

Simply beautiful.

-- Mel

Beautiful design, excellent execution. You are a master craftsman Ian and I look forward to seeing this, in person.

-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com

Your work is always stunning, Ian, but the design here makes this one even more spectacular than usual. I love the optical illusion created by the dark portion of the lid.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Beautiful. The wood combination and finish are fantastic.

-- Dan I.G.N.