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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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Antique English Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Fitted Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box Interior
From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tunbridge Ware Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Tunbridge ware box with herringbone pattern inlaid parquetry.
Category
Antique 1840s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$1,250
Antique Victorian Tunbridge Ware Lined Handkerchief Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Victorian rosewood Tunbridge ware handkerchief box with lid decorated with mosaic floral group to the centre and floral border, opening to reveal a red silk lined interior.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box having a lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid wring box with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal a pull...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Quality antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy having a lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal two rec...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Unusual quality antique Victorian Tunbridge ware stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Victorian Tunbridge ware stationary box, having an unusual shaped Tunbridge ware stationary box with a lift up lid opening to reveal blue interior with four f...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
