This also doubles as a purse. I got a basic wood box at a craft store, the fabled Ben Franklin's to be exact, and attacked it with walnut stain. I also got the little feet, hinges, clasp and bits on the side to attach the leather strap for easy portage there as well. I also got little things you are supposed to put pictures of your grandkids or yappy dogs in and made them into guages. The brass filigree strip came from a lamp supply as did the brass balls. The other hardware came from Home depot.

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