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Rare Laburnum Oyster Collectors Box C.1920
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Rare Laburnum Oyster Collectors Box C.1920

19th century
Description

A beautiful eye catching Laburnum oyster inlaid box with boxwood bounding. A prime example dating to around c.1920. Empty inside and great for storing all manner of items. A collectors piece in great original condition.

Materials:

Oyster inlay & Boxwood

Age:

c.1920

Size:

Length: 25.5cm

Width: 17cm

Height: 14cm

Reference Number: 7316

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Laburnum Oyster Veneer Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1111488
Dealers Internal Reference
7316
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Description
A beautiful eye catching Laburnum oyster inlaid box with boxwood bounding. A prime example dating to around c.1920. Empty inside and great for storing all manner of items. A collectors piece in great original condition.

Materials:

Oyster inlay & Boxwood

Age:

c.1920

Size:

Length: 25.5cm

Width: 17cm

Height: 14cm

Reference Number: 7316

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Laburnum Oyster Veneer Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111488
Dealers Internal Ref
7316
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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Archive I A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders.

Rare Laburnum Oyster Collectors Box C.1920

Archive II A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders. View II
Archive III A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders. View III
Archive IV A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders. View IV
Archive V A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders. View V
Archive VI A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders. View IX
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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
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Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
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Michael Johnson Antiques
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A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders.
Rare Laburnum Oyster Collectors Box c.1920
Ref: SA1111488
A rectangular brown wooden box adorned with circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns and contrasting light wood borders.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • Style1920s
  • MaterialLaburnum, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneering, End-grain timber cuts, Boxwood stringing, Rectangular form
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This Victorian decorative box dates to around 1920 and takes a rectangular form suited to a gentleman's library. Constructed from warm brown timber, the piece features circular laburnum oyster veneer patterns with end-grain cuts and contrasting light boxwood stringing along the borders. The exterior displays a polished wood finish showcasing the natural wood grain rings of the oyster work. Measuring 14 cm high, 17 cm wide and 25.5 cm deep, it provides an empty interior space. Today, this collectors piece finds a practical home on an office desk or study table, offering storage for small items, stationery or trinkets. The lid closes flush with the base, maintaining clean geometric lines across the veneered surfaces. Its compact scale allows placement on a shelf, mantelpiece or chest of drawers within a traditional or contemporary interior setting.

FAQs

Oyster veneering is a decorative cabinetmaking technique using thin slices of wood cut crosswise from small branches or saplings, revealing circular growth rings reminiscent of oyster shells. Popularised during the 17th century in England, the method saw revivals in early 20th-century craftsmanship.

These boxes feature laburnum timber veneers cut on the end-grain, which are laid onto a solid wood carcass such as pine or oak. Fine crossbanding using boxwood or sycamore is frequently applied around the border edges for tonal contrast.

Authentic pieces feature unique, irregular circular grain patterns with natural variations across each veneer tile. The joints between individual timber tiles typically show subtle hand-cut marquetry fit and light age-related shrinkage lines.

Position the piece as a tabletop focal point on a desk, console table, or bookshelf to highlight the geometric wood grain. Pair it with brass accents or leather-bound books to complement the deep timber tones.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent the thin veneer layers from lifting. Apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish annually with a soft cloth to preserve the surface finish.
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