Thanks everyone!
Lazyman
commented about 13 hours ago
Question:  did you apply the veneer before or after you assembled the box?  

To be perfectly honest I don’t remember but with those mitred corners it is certainly possible and likely that I veneered before assembly. It’s much easier to press that way and I never hammer veneer marquetry.

The early bird gets the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.