Recessed Lid, Size #3 Oval Box

Typical Price: $48.00

This size #3 Shaker Box with recessed lid is 7 ½” Long by 5” wide by 3” tall.

Please note: Recessed-lid boxes are designed for mounting needlework, so the top board may show small spaces where it meets the band. This is normal for this style and will be fully covered once you install your embroidery. To attach your needlework, you will need to supply an “insert” (not included). A piece of foam core board is often used and can be purchased at many online or local craft supply shops.

The recessed lid of this box allows needleworkers to install finished pieces onto the top of the box. The top board on the cover is recessed ¼”.

A versatile Shaker box ideal for holding jewelry, loose change, keepsakes, and more. It's also perfect for organizing kitchen and sewing supplies!

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    Size Reference

  • Close-up of a handcrafted oval Shaker box from Maine, with a ruler measuring its height for sewing box enthusiasts.

    Depth of Recess (1/4")

Craftsman shaping swallowtail joints for a handcrafted Shaker box in Maine, perfect for needlework and sewing storage.

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