This classic shaped box is turned from a nice piece of hard maple (Acer saccharum) and features a delicate bead where the lid meets the base. This particular piece of maple has feature a distinct band of darker heart wood that provides considerable visual interest. chatoyannce. In addition to texturing on the top of the lid, texturing has also been applied to both the bottom of the box and in the inside of box to provide a little surprise when the box is handled or opened. This box also features an inlay of red mallee burl (Eucalyptus oleosa and E. socialis) that was completed using Chris Stott's window technique so it visible on the inside of the lid too. Finished with an oil and shellac friction polish and buffed to a semi-gloss sheen, this box feels as good as it looks. This box is the perfect place to keep your most precious earrings, cuff links or other keepsakes.