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What is Tunbridge Wells famous for?
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Tunbridge Wells is famous for several things, including being home to a luxury spa and numerous historic estates. In addition, the British town is the birthplace of Tunbridge ware, a type of decorative inlaid woodworking. Tunbridge ware was most popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, when artisans working in the town produced boxes, board games, musical instruments and other functional art. Find a collection of Tunbridge ware on 1stDibs.
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Tunbridge Ware Workbox c1850
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware work box
Date : c1850
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Category
Antique 1850s British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tunbridge Ware Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Tunbridge ware box with herringbone pattern inlaid parquetry. Circa 1840, England.
Category
Antique 1840s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$1,250
Antique Georgian Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
With a Fitted Sewing Box Interior
From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1840
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Victorian Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Dome Topped Tea Caddy
From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood