Hello again. I am so glad you have recovered and are now well. Daisy is so gorgeous, whenever I see her I just have to smile. The quality of this restoration is second to none. Your manual skill and artistic flair means that your work is always beautiful and will give pleasure for very many years to come. The ebony stain with the gold dividers adds even more quality to this wonderful box. I would have like to have seen their faces when they saw it for the first time, I think that your mother in law will have great pride and pleasure showing it to her friends. This was so very thoughtful and another demonstration of your goodness and quality.

This is lovely! 💕 You’ve not only saved this-now it’s a family treasure. Daisy must have known you were frustrated; she brought you her best toy. 🥰 (also…glad you’re well now.)

What a nice son-in-law you are! I bet they loved it!

Aw my favourite antiques. Wooden boxes. I have a small collection that my dad has given to me. What a fabulous gift❤

Love this! What a special gift! We call our dog Lily nuisance, lol. She's ready to play, ALWAYS, no matter what you've got to do! Thanks for another great video!

I love watching small projects like this. It is a very thoughtful and personal gift, and I'm sure will be treasured by your in-laws. Loved seeing Daisy try to tease you away to play! My dog does the same. Usually at the worst times! Thank you for sharing this video, it was special.

Great job David, the box looks beautiful and I'm sure your in-laws loved it 👍🏻

This is a great restoration, and a very unique, personalized gift. Working on small objects like this can be very fiddly and time consuming.

That poem was written by poet laureate and journalist Alfred Austin in 1896. The poem was about the Jameson raid which was an unsuccessful attempt to quash the Boers in South Africa and bring them under the rule of British Colonialism. Hearing the name of the poem I immediately connected it to baronnette Leander Starr Jameson. He was a cruel brutal man and with as much fervor as the cruel English Generals in India at the same time was determined to crush the innocent Boer farmers into the colonial system. The raid was unsuccessful because the Boer used guerrilla tactics to protect their families and communities which the British forces had not encountered before. These same tactics were used by the Western Allies during World war 1 when the South Africans along with equally able Australians fought against the Ottomans in Egypt and the Germans in France. If that box could talk it probably could tell a lot of tales. It is great that you restored it.

What a wonderful and thoughtful gift. It’s beautiful.

Ah it's beautiful. Best pound ya ever spent probably. Hope the in-laws love it too.

What a delightful little box! I love the woodgrain finish and color. I'm sure they loved their gift!

What a delightful present. Well done David and Daisy 👏👏👍

Love what you did to that beautiful box David. I really like vintage quality pieces like that, and keeping them sympathetically restored.

Beautiful job and a lovely, thoughtful gift!

The poem is called “Jameson’s Ride”. IIRC, Alfred Austin was the last poet laureate appointed by Queen Victoria in 1896. I remember learning this poem in school. The poem is based on British colonial administrator Leander Starr Jameson and Cecil Rhodes, Prime Minister of the Cape Colony. Wikipedia has a nice little write-up on the incident.

Lovely job again, I'm sure the in-laws would be very pleased with such a personalised gift as opposed to something bought from a store

That turned out beautiful! What a wonderful gift!

it is a beautiful box your inlaws should be very happy

A beautiful and thoughtful gift. 😚🐕

What a lovely and thoughtful gift! And of course a fabulous job. Look at that grain that was hidden. Wow! Thanks for sharing your amazing skill

Lucky in-laws!! Gorgeous!

Lovely little box and so useful. No doubt they will use it for years to come.

Beautiful box and a lovely gift. 💕🐾

Beautiful work! I enjoy all your projects, and love seeing Daisy being her sweet self! So happy you are feeling better now and wish you and your family continued health. Greetings from Florida.

How lovely - what an amazing gift!

It turned out so charming. We like that laser teapot touch.

The engraving was a lovely touch ❤

Very pretty and thoughtful little tea chest! Im sure your inlaws loved it. Too bad the lock didnt have a key but, the little knob was a perfect addition! ❤

What a wonderful restoration of a lovely little box ! My late husband was fond of them as well and now I know what I will do with his small collection. Job well done 😊 Cheers from a tea lover in the Finger Lakes of New York, USA

Totally and utterly unrecognisable from the beginning. Match made in heaven for me a beautiful wooden box with tea in 🥰😍💖💞 (I love boxes and tins 🤣🤣)

What a lovely gift. Can you tell I'm binge watching your videos?

David, you have an eye for diamonds in the rough! Great video and transformation of a simple wooden box into a treasured tea chest, just amazing and very well done! Laser engraving is a new trick for me and one I will have to investigate further.

Oh, I just loved that little box! Beautiful! And btw, Daisy is not a pest, she's a beautiful pet❤

This was so, so satisfying to watch. Excellent result as always, David.

When the video said ‘Time to strip’, I got so excited I choked on my coffee! 😂😂😂😂 Obviously, I got the wrong end of the stick. Seriously though, that’s a wonderful present, made with such care and love. Anyone would be delighted to receive such a gift. What is it about wooden boxes? They are fascinating and magical. We all want to know what’s inside, or what’s been inside. Our curiosity it piqued the minute we see one. They could be full of rubbish or treasure, but we still want to poke about inside. Well done with this one David, it is quite magical in its transformation.

A tea box. Genius 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

Lovely old tea box. Well done. I have one that has been passed down through the family for several generations. It’s actually bigger than this one and comes from a tea plantation that was once owned and operated by my great, great grandfather in what was then known as Ceylon. It’s a lovely box made of rosewood and has my mother’s family crest on it along with the year 1850. I use it as a keepsake box for very special photos and heirlooms.

What a brilliant revival!!

This is a truly lovely gift - beautiful!

Hope they lived their gift it’s beautiful😊

A beautiful gift!

Very beautiful!! Wonderful job on this!

Hi, David. The box is Walnut sewing box from the period 1900 and the side pieces you took out would of had a tray that sat of them with little compartments with lids for holding needles thimbles etc. like the compartments you made, and now it's a Tea Caddy good work David

Lovely thoughtful gift. Well done! 🤗

You wouldn't think something so small would take as much time as say, A DESK. Turned out adorable.

Lovely and thoughtful ❤

Great restoration - lots of patience needed for such a "little"project.

Such a pretty box! I always enjoy your vision and skill.

You sure did and expert job! It's so lovey and has so much care and love put into it. Wonderful. God Bless. OHIO. U.S.A.

Amazing work as always it's simply beautiful, loved the personal touch, you have such an artistic eye. You really are a master craftsman. Love daisy she's really cute and of course she's quality control xxxx

Beautiful tea box..., beautiful Daisy! 😀

I love it! So beautiful and useful at the same time.

Such a nice gesture, really pretty.

Another fantastic job. 👏👏👏👏

Have you ever found an antique tea caddy? When tea became the rage in the 18th century, and it was hideously expensive, the boxes were quite special, and the lady of the house kept the key. They were often in the shape of a pear, or had two containers inside - one for green one for black.

Wow, that is just amazing! The pure resto was the way to go here, those are breathtaking. I would buy them if I lived closer. I love your new studio space too, that view is also amazing.

Great little restoration

Blinking fantastic idea what an amazing gift love it

What a beautiful and useful gift. From the heart for your inlaws. I know it will mean much to them. Just gorgeous.

Hint for getting out screws: Give it a good tap with the hammer before unscrewing. Screw will be much easier to remove.

That is such a charming little box, and a beautiful restoration. I imagine they loved their gift. It's so nice to always get a visit with Daisy.

Totally exquisite 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

That came out looking wonderful.

Brilliant idea and very very well done on the finished box

Adorable tea box. 🥰

Thank you for leaving your mistakes and Plans A & B in your films….it is good to know mistakes can happen to the best!

This is such a wonderful gift! The selection of teas is the icing on the cake. I love the drawer pull you installed on the lid, because it goes so well with the rest of the hardware.

Beautiful! U should give gold leaf gilding a try sometime when needing gold too!!! 😊 North Carolina 🇺🇸

Such a beautiful restoration and a heartfelt gift. I feel inspired now to do a 'small' project like this...haha, (knowing it might get complicated) 😁

The only thing I would suggest is a small chain on one side (or both) on the inside to keep the lid from opening all the way back. This might prevent the wear/damage on the hinges that had happened in the past. The box turned out beautiful and love the laser engraving. I would be proud to own a box like this!

Love it!❤

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Howdy David!! Such personalized gifts are far more endearing when received! Hope you in-laws were impressed by your efforts!!

Maybe it was a writing box originally, hence the runners, a tray would have sat on top with pens etc… What a wonderful transformation though and that engraving looked incredible, when you sprayed it gold I thought you’d lost the plot but it ended perfectly, very clever. However, a box that beautiful deserves tea from Fortnum & Mason 😄

Use a soldering iron to warm up the old screws before you try to take them out by force. It works. This little box is probably late 18th beginning of the 19th century. So those screws were bonded with the wood.

Sanding by hand develops patience, patience builds endurance, endurance builds character. 😊

💕Love how it turned out!

Sure you will be in the good book's with the in-laws after that restoration Dave, sure they will like it Mate, have a nice day all and Daisy !!! 🇬🇧🇺🇦. 😃😃.

This is so lovely present! Great job! These little screws are always pain in a butt 😂

Hi David! I like that you managed, to preserve the kind of patina- atmosphere of this piece. I mean there is not really heavy patina on it, but it looks as old, as it is indeed without being rough or full of scratches or things like that and that's just nice in a way ...! Greetings from Germany from the silver fox which is the other David 😉🦊

Gorgeous and very creative!

I was watching this ‘Live’ in the reception area of the Victoria theatre in Halifax. When a couple asked what I was watching. Upshot is, they are reviewing your channel and videos as they have a baby grand piano whose top needs repairing. Watch this space!!

This is such a sweet gift for your in-laws!! I love the stain and the personalized engraving!

What a thoughtful gift. Not only is it a stunning piece on its own, but the time, effort, and love you obviously put into it simply cannot be measured. I know it will be treasured for years to come.

Very nice!

As much work has gone into this as a bigger piece. Definitely worth it though x ❤

Thanks!

Top notch work! I'll bet your In Laws are loving it. I'm thinking a cup of hot Earl Grey would be yummy about now! Glad to hear you're feeling better. Pats to Daisy girl. Be Well and Kind. Cheers! :)

What a lovely little gift for your in- law's. I am sure they where really touched by the personal care and thought you put into this gift for them, instead of just going out and buying an over the counter tea box for them. I would have added the felt to the bottom of the box too. It gives just that final touch of quality to it.

What a beautiful and useful gift. I'd love a tea caddy like this, it's simply gorgeous

Awesome work

Really enjoyed that video David - the laser work was especially nice. You should have a few brownie points to spend now! 😉 Thanks for sharing - love this type of content. Amazing upcycle too - wonder what the previous owner(s) would think! Look forward to the next one.

Beautiful result, thank you

Beautiful! Perfect as a tea caddy.

I have a box just like this…I have to put some tlc on it…thank you for the inspiration! Good job

Beautiful! 🥰

Stunning restoration Beautiful colour love the insert and the inscription talent beyond words definitely

No substitute for high quality proper screwdrivers. Lovely job though

BIG TIP when screws and nails have been in the wood a long time they form a bond. Use an ELECTRIC SOLDERING IRON on the head for a minute . It expands the screw/nail and breaks the bond with the wood when it cools (seconds) it is so much easier to remove.