
Size #2 Shaker Oval Box
This size #2 Shaker Box measures 6” long by 4” wide by 2 ¼” tall, offering a versatile storage solution. It's perfect for organizing kitchen ingredients, sewing supplies, or holding special pieces of jewelry and other keepsakes. 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: Copper tacks are darkened to pr