Size #1 Shaker Oval Box, Green Milk Paint Finish

This size #1 Shaker Box in a green milk paint finish measures 5” long by 3” wide by 1 ¾” tall, making it the perfect size for holding special pieces of jewelry or other tiny keepsakes. Needleworkers will find it useful for storing small sewing implements. Construction: Materials: The sides of this box are constructed from maple or birch and the top and bottom boards from quarter-sawn pine. All lumber is milled at our shop here in Embden, Maine. Hand-Cut Joints: Each swallowtail joint is individually hand-cut by Robert LeHay, ensuring each piece is unique. Fasteners: The band and top and bottom boards are secured with copper tacks made on original 19th-century machines. Finish Options: Available in a variety of milk paint and natural finishes. All painted pieces receive two coats of a high-quality tung oil finish, while natural finish boxes receive five coats. This oil finish ensures that the box is well protected and the finish will only get better with age. Aged Appearance: Copp