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17th Century Laburnum Oyster Veneered Lace Box, William & Mary Period
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17th Century Laburnum Oyster Veneered Lace Box, William & Mary Period

17th century
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A Very Good Quality Late 17th Century William & Mary Period Laburnum Oyster Veneered Lace Box, With Very Attractive Geometrically Strung Decoration To Hinged Lid, Enclosing Recently Relined Red Velvet Interior.

The wonderfully figured laburnum oyster veneers are particularly attractive, complemented by the intricate concentric circular stringing to the lid and the bold moulded edges. The box retains a lovely rich colour and surface throughout, with the usual old marks, scuffs and minor imperfections associated with age and use, all blending in nicely. It also retains a working lock and key.

Originally intended for the storage of valuable lace and other delicate textiles, these boxes were both practical and decorative household objects during the late 17th century.

It has been attended to in our workshops by our skilled traditional antique furniture restorers, receiving an appropriate natural wax polish, and is now ready to place in the home.

Circa 1690.

Height 4.5in.

Width 17in.

Depth 13in.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Laburnum Oyster Lace Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241786
Dealers Internal Reference
10019
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Description
A Very Good Quality Late 17th Century William & Mary Period Laburnum Oyster Veneered Lace Box, With Very Attractive Geometrically Strung Decoration To Hinged Lid, Enclosing Recently Relined Red Velvet Interior.
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The wonderfully figured laburnum oyster veneers are particularly attractive, complemented by the intricate concentric circular stringing to the lid and the bold moulded edges.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

The box retains a lovely rich colour and surface throughout, with the usual old marks, scuffs and minor imperfections associated with age and use, all blending in nicely. It also retains a working lock and key.

fig 1. A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel.
fig 1. 17th Century Laburnum Oyster Veneered Lace Box, William & Mary Period

Originally intended for the storage of valuable lace and other delicate textiles, these boxes were both practical and decorative household objects during the late 17th century.

It has been attended to in our workshops by our skilled traditional antique furniture restorers, receiving an appropriate natural wax polish, and is now ready to place in the home.

Circa 1690.

Height 4.5in.

Width 17in.

Depth 13in.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Laburnum Oyster Lace Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241786
Dealers Internal Ref
10019
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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Archive I A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel.

17th Century Laburnum Oyster Veneered Lace Box, William & Mary Period

Archive II A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View II
Archive III A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View III
Archive IV A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View IV
Archive V A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View V
Archive VI A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View VI
Archive VII A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View VII
Archive VIII A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View VIII
Archive IX A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View IX
Archive X A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View X
Archive XI A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel. View XI
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Telephone 01525 719300 or 07801 428701 (24 HRS)
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PO BOX 813
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
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A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel.
17th Century Laburnum Oyster Veneered Lace Box, William & Mary Period
Ref: SA1241786
A shallow rectangular William and Mary period wooden box with laburnum oyster veneered patterns, concentric circular stringing on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Caskets
  • Period17th century
  • StyleWilliam & Mary
  • MaterialLaburnum Wood, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneering, Concentric stringing, Brass escutcheon, Moulded base
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This shallow rectangular lace box belongs to the William and Mary period of the late seventeenth century, specifically circa 1690. Constructed from laburnum wood with boxwood and brass, the exterior displays warm brown oyster veneering and concentric circular stringing across the hinged lid, complemented by a shaped brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel and bold moulded edges. The dimensions measure 11.5 cm high by 43 cm wide and 33 cm deep. Originally designed for storing delicate textiles, this piece suits placement on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or study today. The surface holds a natural wax polish over the historic timber, while old marks, scuffs and minor imperfections remain visible from age and use alongside the recently relined red velvet interior.

FAQs

Originating during the late 17th century in England, a lace box was a specialised shallow wooden container designed to store lace flat and protect it from creasing.

These boxes were constructed with solid timber carcasses overlaid with thin cross-sections of branch wood, known as oysters, creating circular grain patterns frequently framed by boxwood stringing.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, thick natural timber veneers exhibiting age-related shrinkage, original iron or brass lock plates with period patina, and hand-planed timber surfaces.

A veneered box can be displayed on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf to introduce historical texture, serving as a functional storage container for small desktop accessories.

Maintain veneered timber by keeping it in a stable indoor climate with consistent humidity, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and applying clear beeswax polish annually.
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