Anniversary Present
I found this gorgeous old tiger-oak box at the flea market a couple months ago. Its finish was gone. It was dirty, grease-stained and most important, Very Cheap and Full of Potential. Just the kind of find that keeps me haunting my local flea market.
It held fly-tying materials and it appeared that it may originally have been made for that purpose and used and once-loved by a fly fisherman. But it had clearly been stored and neglected for years in a grimy garage.
I decided it would make a nice jewelry box to present to Mrs. ‘Mouse, so I set about refinishing it. The result:
It’s currently a little lighter finish than I’m looking for, but over time it will darken properly to a deep, rich “mission oak” color.
I’m still working on the inside—it will be revealed in a few days.
How beautiful. I never fail to be impressed with your finishing skills, ‘mouse. :)
Posted by Bakerina on 01/21 at 11:52 AMHow’d you do that? It’s like magic! I love magic!
Posted by Jennie on 01/25 at 10:02 AMI’m surprised all of those dark areas that appear to be grease stains cleaned up. I like the double latches, and am curious about the hinges.
Posted by Keith on 01/26 at 11:06 AMOh, that’s lovely, ‘mouse. I’m sure Mrs. ‘mouse will be thrilled with it.
Posted by kimberly on 01/27 at 02:23 AM
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