Ball and Jacks Box

Men’s or women’s watches, bracelets, or an array of other special treasures can be housed in my heirloom-quality cherry “ball and jacks” box. Inlays of yellowheart (a naturally yellow wood species) adorn the front and lid, and the knob set into the lid is padauk (also called vermillion), a naturally red-orange wood species that darkens to a deep red over time.

There are six individual compartments--three in the removable top deck and three on the box floor. The floor compartments can be reconfigured if needed by removing the dividers that separate them. Both the deck and the floor are leather-lined. The box is joined with meticulously executed 1/8" wide finger joints, and extruded solid brass hinges hold the lid open at exactly 95 degrees. My box has a hand-brushed lacquer finish that is durable and both alcohol- and water-resistant.