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- The idea for this piece came from a restaurant in Paris in the Montmartre where a number of old gramophones were used a feature pieces.
- The body is made from Spalted Beech and the horn and the record from Birch. The only metal used is a small bar of brass and a stylus needle.
- The drawer case is 6” tall and the mouth of the horn has a diameter of 15”. The drawer case has three drawers and two secret compartments.
- All of the internal surfaces of the drawer case are lined in dark blue paper embossed as faux alligator skin. This has been lacquered to protect the surfaces. The undersides of the drawers are lined in a similar way. The drawers are lined in blue suede.
- The gramophone is finished with a very durable lacquer.
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Inspiration came from an old travelling trunk with leather fittings translated into wood to create a unique piece.
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Exhibited and sold at a furniture making exhibition in Grey Friar’s Kirk, Edinburgh.
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A covering of Ripple Sycamore is complemented by the richness of Walnut representing leather fittings – straps, carved buckles, and corner protectors. A great deal of hand made work went into this box.
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Marbled paper and matching green leather were used to line the box.
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Two trays stacked inside the box over an open bottom section to house private papers/letters. Both trays were dyed a dark green and lined with green leather to match internal linings.
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All hardware in brass – substantial machined hinges (95 degree “stop”)
and lock.
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