The front two cabinets are now being built, and the hinges machined to fit each cabinet. The hinges selected are solid brass and are cast from original molds adding to the authentic Victorian look.
The inside end panels of the front cabinets and the drop leaf writing panel are decorated with marquetry. The panel background is Satinwood, the same material used by William Wooton on his most expensive desks, the Superior Grade Desk.
The writing panel features a diamond matched panel, inlaid with rosewood and English sycamore.
If you look closely, you will notice that the flowers in each corner are shaded to create a 2D effect. The Gothic styled letter "G" in the center represents the customers last name. When the cabinet is open, the actual writing surface is inlaid with a leather surface, outlined with gold tooling.
More progress and photos coming soon.
THE Wooton Desk project has been moving along very well since my last post.
The first thing you may notice is that the quarter round moldings have been stained and assembled to the case. The front cabinets now are attached to the case, and moldings and other details have been added. The Satinwood stiles, and various rosettes and moldings will all be assembled next week, as well as the carved overlay door panels.
