The music mechanism can be seen playing on the inside of the box when you lift the cover. The inside is covered in rich velvet lining. Everything about this music box is of the highest quality.
In modern times, the range of woods has grown to include walnut briar, ebony, maple, poplar, elm, bobinga, palisander, etc. The manufacturing still remains hand based with the help of modern tools, such as the double-ended cross cut saw.
Hedy Kagan has a lifetime of experience in design and takes great care in developing new styles by carefully studying consumer tastes along with the available woods to bring to market exclusive designs that have earned Splendid great acclaim. Essentially the marquetry is accomplished by stratifying linings of bright and dark woods in alternation. Great attention must be paid to the choice of graining for optimal design results.These chromatic effects combine the prestige of natural wood with the hand labor of skilled craftspeople for a truly unique result. Her drawings are then cut out of the respective woods and broken up into tiny fragments that are then applied and transferred to the music box. The typical shading intricacy of the design is achieved with the aid of red-hot sanding. This operation, which must be executed with immense care, gives warm and elegant nuances to the beautiful tones of the wood itself. The wood passes through stages of smoothing and polishing to yield exquisite high gloss, or elegant matte finishes.
These phases involve manual work with endless grain variations, such that essentially no two pieces are alike, which is an important feature of Sorrento inlaid woodwork. Hand crafted one at a time from real elm wood in Italy by master artisans; Keepsake box will store your most prized possessions. Beautiful glossy color finish; Artisan hand inlay on lid detail. Wind-up musical mechanism can be viewed inside box; Plays melodic tune from song Let Me Call You Sweetheart.Measures approximately 6 x 6 x 3 inches; Classic brass pedestal feet; Lined with rich velvet. Ships in protective, fitted box, ready for gifting. The item "Floral Heart Red Wine Wood Jewelry Music Box Plays Let Me Call You Sweetheart" is in sale since Monday, June 29, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes".
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