Poppies and Pinups Master Chest
Guaranteed to be unlike anything you've seen - the masterpiece mosaic collage box in my collection. A cherry stained box fit for holding all your keepsakes and treasures (if you dare cover the beautiful interior) hand-stained and outfitted with a lovely patterned trim border. The front holds wooden floral appliques along with three mixed metal studs, sitting perfectly beneath the briefcase style closure. The wood has been finished off with a layer of shiny glaze which enhances the color of the wood while adding extra protection. The top of the box is its most glorious asset; 45 beautiful copper streaked mosaic tiles lie flush together, each holding a different miniature collage. The images adorning these tiles have been tediously cut by hand and arranged to tell a story on each individual square. They feature cheery poppies, pretty vintage pinup girls, and a variety of dated medical, surgical, and anatomical images. The stark contrast encapsulated on each tiny tile demonstrates the epitome of my personal artistic taste; mixing beauty with darkness. Cumulatively finished with a solid layer of glaze to protect and enhance the tiles while creating a flush surface. The interior of the box is finished off with steampunk patterned paper along the lid, housing clocks, gears, an antique key, and a blank banner ready to be customized by the final owner. The bottom is covered with a vintage floral poppy pattern, while the sides of the top and bottom hold stylized cursive notes.
Fantastic inside and out, you'll be biting at the bit to show this one off.
9"L x 5"W x 4.5"H