Hello All,
I think I may have posted some pictures of this cabinet during the chapter of TWH1. I'm posting again because I have just taken some new photos of the cabinet earlier today.
I designed and hand made this cabinet for my grandmother back in 1994 at 29 years of age. The finish is hand applied shellac. I also wrote a poem which is a part of the cabinet's journey and is safely in an envelope. When my gran passed on 15 years ago, the cabinet started the second leg of its heirloom journey in my parents' house. Since my mother has recently redecorated her living room, the cabinet has now been moved from the dining room into the living room. I thought it looked so good in its new resting place, I decided to take some new pictures of this 20 year old cabinet - wearing very well too.
I wrote an article in an old woodworking magazine 'Traditional Woodworking' back then and it also won a 2nd place prize in an international woodworking competition.
I know it's not going to be everyone taste in cabinetry, but this was originally for my grandmother and most of her furniture was classical and in walnut.
This work is 20 years old this year and although there are a few minor knocks and scratches, it's still looking pretty good.
The year '1994' is boxwood inlaid into walnut.
And of course, my old name plate
I guess one day, this cabinet will start its third leg of journey in my home, ready for me to pass onto one of my children.
Anyway, thought I'd share this with you - as it's Sunday
Cheers,