Design Process

The creation of a Lilly Grace Box is a complex, meticulous process requiring superior attention to detail and fine craftsmanship to produce an elegant, seamless finished result. Below are some of the steps Neville goes through to create each unique box.

Selection of solid woods and veneers

Selection of solid woods and veneers

Selection of complimentary lining fabric and brass, silver or gold-plated hardware

Selection of complimentary lining fabric and hardware

Precise measurements are made and double checked

Precise measurements are made and double checked

Wood is carefully cut to exact specifications

Wood is carefully cut to exact specifications

Cut and mitered pieces are ready for assembly

Cut and mitered pieces are ready for assembly

Grooves are added for seamless edges

Grooves are added for seamless edges

Box sides and base are carefully glued and secured with vice grips

Box sides and base are carefully glued 

Box lid is assembled

Box lid is assembled and secured with vice grips

Detailed wood inlay is measured and cut

Detailed wood inlay is measured and cut

Inlay is carefully assembled

Inlay is carefully assembled