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This beauty is aptly called The Empress. This is also a unique chest in that we have two of the same, making it possible to have matching chests in the same family. And even a third in white gold called the Lady Elizabeth. The panels are beautifully carved to represent the ripples of time that make up each of our lives. The entire rim of the lid and the base are gilded in pure 24K yellow gold leaf and then glazed to blend seamlessly with the overall look of The Empress. The accents are also gilded in 24K yellow gold leaf. Even the dynamic leather itself appears to be real gold as it shimmers in the light, adding a dramatic accent to this dazzling hope chest. The wood is a rich Cherry, cut in what is called quartered Cherry. The bronze plaque on the inside of the lid comes etched with the owners name although there is a limitation on the number of letters that can fit. Behind the plaque we place an uncirculated 1 ounce American Eagle silver dollar dated 2018. This is the year the chest was built. The interior is fully lined with aromatic Cedar wood that not only helps protect treasured keepsakes but also imparts its timeless scent.  The handles are hand cast and plated in real gold, then pocketed with an array of brilliantly clear rhinestones.

As with each of our chests the attention to detail is breathtaking.  Even the back of the chest is beautiful as it is done with a central panel of exquisite Cherry Burl wood surrounded by a solid Cherry wood frame and a gilded “pencil” molding between. To others this may appear to be extravagant, but to us it cannot be otherwise. Many hours were spent refining the exact colors to be used and the leather to blend with them. No easy task when there are an infinite number of possibilities. The pictures shown here are the pictures of this Empress alone. For the second matching Empress you will find separate pictures. No two are exactly alike. Please look this Empress over carefully as this is the exact chest you will receive. We are confident that it will be a treasure to you throughout your life and will be a prized heirloom to pass down to another generation of those you love. 

Thank you. Link and Dianna

Thank you for your interest in this beautiful hope and treasure chest. Please know that it takes us a few days to prepare it and get it shipped to you. We ask for two weeks but will try for much sooner. It is important that you get us the name of the owner as you would like to see it spelled on the Silkwood name plate. Shipping costs are additional to the cost of the chest and we will not know this until FedEx packages it. It usually averages around $300. We usually do ground but if needed sooner let us know. We ship anywhere in the continental United States. We allow you 10 days to decide if you truly love it. If not, you may return it for a full refund. We will ask that you pay the return shipping cost. However, it must be returned to us in the exact condition as when shipped. Please, please, please, inspect the box carefully for any signs of damage. If so, you must have the FedEx driver note this and file a claim immediately.