Before revision: Veneer terminology Because the shape formed resembles an oyster shell the technique acquired the name of oyster veneering.Antique termsOyster Veneer - Rau Antiques History This technique is likely to have been developed by English cabinet-makers in the 1660s, immediately after the Restoration of the monarchy, first being used on furniture such as the cocuswood cabinet on stand which bears the cipher of Queen Henrietta Maria, constructed in c.1661-65, and now at Windsor Castle.
After revision: Veneer terminology Because the shape formed resembles an oyster shell the technique acquired the name of oyster veneering.Antique terms History This technique is likely to have been developed by English cabinet-makers in the 1660s, immediately after the Restoration of the monarchy, first being used on furniture such as the cocuswood cabinet on stand which bears the cipher of Queen Henrietta Maria, constructed in c.1661-65, and now at Windsor Castle.