May I keep Your secret?
The family legend tells that the tradition started in 1770 when my great-great grandfather came back from his Italian trip (since every Transylvanian craftsmen at that time went to Europe to learn and experience new ways to create).
Valentine 'Kossuth' Antal returned with an interesting design, called Secret Box. A jewelry box which hides its content from the outside world, a puzzle box with hidden compartments.
We still build the boxes based on the same design that my ancestor bring back from Sorrento, Italy, but the design evolved.
My grandfather, László 'Kossuth' Antal is oldest Hungarian Puzzle Box maker in Kalotaszeg, and one of the last Mohicans. With his 77 years he is still very active: experimenting new designs, carving every single box...
What's this?: Wooden (maple), hand carved jewelry box with a hidden lock, key and a mobile mirror. The box can be opened in 9 steps. The last step uncover a second hidden compartment. See the videos for detailed instructions.
Uniqueness factor: High. One of the new designs of my grandfather (see below). If you look for a one of a kind gift. Here it is!
Uses: Jewelry Box, Decorative trinket box, Puzzle Box, Children stash box or diversion safe
Size: 8 x 5 1/3 x 3 3/4 inches with an inner compartment size of 6 3/4 x 4 x 1 3/4 inches
Origin: Kalotaszeg, Transylvania
How to open:
Check out our youtube tutorials here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW_5jLeS6k0&feature=player_embedded
and
http://youtu.be/W3EwFeZNpkA
