1700 Oyster Laburnum & Walnut Chest from Burdekin House Exhibition
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- Laburnum - Native to Europe and the United States, Laburnum timber is used as inlay, marquetry and oyster veneer on furniture pieces from the 17th century. It has a beautiful, rich golden colour and interesting grain patterns. It can also be used in small turned items, such as knobs or handles, where its density and hardness can be an advantage. Laburnum is not commonly used in furniture construction due to its tendency to warp and split when exposed to changes in temperature and humidity. It is also a relatively hard and dense wood, which makes it difficult to work with hand tools.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
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