It was only the native simplicity of the man, Veneered and polished by constant contact with Mrs. Mortimer, and now showing to advantage in the grain.
"The Fighting Chance"
Robert W. Chambers
Unluckily, I did not excel as a cabinet-maker, though I managed to finish tolerable boxes; but my mother had two made by the more skilful hands of Ludo, which were provided with locks and hinges, so neatly finished, Veneered, and polished that many a trained cabinet-maker's apprentice could have done no better.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
She was a wide canoe, very beautifully carved and inlaid, or rather Veneered, with gold ornaments.
"The Pacha of Many Tales"
Captain Frederick Marryat