Inlays: Value and Leather Coverings

inlays: The value of the box itself is often minimal, according to The Chronicle Herald. The true value lies in the secrets of the past, the stirring of the imagination and even the hope for treasure, whatever it may be in the hearts and minds of those who lift the lid and peer into Pandora's box for the adventure. Wood and metal always seem the preferred material, often embellished with leather coverings, ornate inlays and locking systems giving more appeal to the beholder's eyes, creating the illusion, more often than not, of the great value of its contents. On a more simple everyday level, wooden boxes and the like have served their makers well. Popular inlays and additions include animals, ships and planes, and often exotic scenes from faraway lands. Often the lids or tops of the boxes are records of the timeframe when they were made. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.