The Plumier Foundation
Photo credit: The Plumier Foundation
African Blackwood:
The inside was decorated on the MADE lathe and gilded with 22 karat gold for a lasting shine. The bottom of the box was decorated on Holtzapffel No. 1636 as was the bottom of the lid. The basket weave on the side of the box was done on the reciprocator on Holtzapffel No. 2195