Size #1 Shaker Carrier

Typical Price: $40.00

This size #1 Shaker carrier is 4 ¾” Long by 2 ¾” wide by 1 ½” tall (4 ¾” to top of handle).

This tiny carrier is perfect for holding a special piece of jewelry or other keepsake, making it a wonderful gift. During the holiday season, these carriers also make unique Christmas tree ornaments! Additionally, they are ideal for various craft and needlework projects, such as making pin cushions or using them in felting projects. The size #1 carrier is also perfect for holding business cards!

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  • Size #1 Shaker carrier in antiqued natural finish — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

    Antiqued Natural Finish

  • Size #1 Shaker carrier in black milk paint — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

    Black Milk Paint Finish

  • Size #1 Shaker carrier in blue milk paint — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

    Blue Milk Paint Finish

  • Size #1 Shaker carrier in green milk paint — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

    Green Milk Paint Finish

  • Size #1 Shaker carrier in grey milk paint — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

    Grey Milk Paint Finish

  • Size #1 Shaker carrier in yellow milk paint — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

    Yellow Milk Paint Finish

  • Size #1 Shaker carrier in pumpkin milk paint — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

    Pumpkin Milk Paint Finish

  • Size #1 Shaker carrier in red milk paint — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

    Red Milk Paint Finish

  • Size #1 Shaker carrier in sea green milk paint — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

    Sea Green Milk Paint Finish

  • Size #1 Shaker carrier held in hand to show scale — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine

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  • Size #1 Shaker carrier — handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes in Embden, Maine
Craftsman shaping swallowtail joints for a handcrafted Shaker box in Maine, perfect for needlework and sewing storage.

Construction

Materials: The side of the carrier is constructed from maple or birch, the bottom board from quarter-sawn pine and the handle from ash. 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 bottom board is 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 carriers receive five coats. This oil finish ensures that the carrier is well protected and the finish will only get better with age.

Aged Appearance: Copper tacks are darkened to provide a vintage look.

Following tradition, the bottom of painted pieces is left unpainted, then dyed and oiled to provide an aged patina.