Ash and Burr Oak Square Box with Veneered lid, handmade by Mark Hanvey in Co.Down.

Mark’s exquisite craftsmanship and the deceptively simple lines of this elegant box show off the beautiful veneers to their full.

Approximate measurements: height 8.5cm, x 17.5 x 17.5cm (19cm including handle)

About the maker:

Mark Hanvey has been working with wood for over twenty years. His work demonstrates a very high standard of craftsmanship and design. Although introduced to woodturning at school, he is largely self-taught and, after leaving school, he served a traditional apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker. With these skills at his disposal and a clear respect for the material, Mark has won a number of awards, including the Craftsmanship Award 2009 from The Crafts Council of Ireland.