{"product_id":"antique-french-thuya-burl-box-with-ebonized-banding-and-lift-out-tray-napoleon-iii-c-1860-1880","title":"Antique French Thuya Burl Box with Ebonized Banding and Lift-Out Tray, Napoleon III, c. 1860–1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Thuya Burl Box with Lift-Out Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome burl box with a surprise inside. The whole exterior is veneered in richly figured burl, the kind of swirling, honey-to-chestnut grain that only comes from the root of the thuya tree, set off by crisp ebonized bands along every edge. The lid lifts on brass hinges to show a matching burl panel on the inside of the lid and a fitted tray that lifts out, divided into open compartments, with the plain wood box beneath for larger things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key is present with a cream silk tassel. The form is simple and architectural, which lets the wood do the talking, and it reads just as well in a modern room as in a traditional one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThuya burl was one of the prized veneers of nineteenth century Paris, imported from North Africa and used for the best boxes, cases and small furniture. A box like this would have sat on a writing table or dressing table and been used every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Napoleon III, c. 1860–1880\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Thuya burl veneer, ebonized banding, brass hinges\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Lift-out compartment tray, key with tassel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheight 4.25\" x width 8.25\" x depth 5.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age. Lock works with the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful box to keep and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517676769324,"sku":null,"price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Thuya_Burl_Box_Ebonized_Banding_Lift_Out_Tray_01_open_tray_out_small_v2.jpg?v=1793216576","url":"https:\/\/vintagecultureshop.com\/products\/antique-french-thuya-burl-box-with-ebonized-banding-and-lift-out-tray-napoleon-iii-c-1860-1880","provider":"Vintage Culture Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}