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Creator: Tunbridge Ware
Tunbridge Ware Leather-Hinged Document Holder c1860
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware leather hinged antique document holder
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Pers...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Tunbridge Ware Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Rare Tunbridge Ware Book Tray c1870
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware book tray
Date : c1870
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells Kent.
Decoration : Central foliate mosaic within a foliate border with keylines. THere is i...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Tunbridge Ware Desk Sets
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Wood
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Tunbridge Ware desk sets for sale on 1stDibs.
Tunbridge Ware desk sets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original desk sets by Tunbridge Ware were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. Prices for Tunbridge Ware desk sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $584 and can go as high as $847, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $837.
Questions About Tunbridge Ware Desk Sets
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Tunbridge ware, first examine photographs shared on trusted online resources so you can become familiar with what these decorative furnishings and housewares look like. While there have been many styles, Tunbridge ware usually shows off decorative mosaics created by gluing together pieces of wood in thin layers. The result is very distinct, so you may be able to recognize it based on sight alone.
You can also search your piece for a maker's mark or label and then research the artisan or company that produced it to see if it is known for Tunbridge ware. One very well-known maker was Thomas Barton, who typically added a “T. Barton” label to his works. To get an expert opinion on your piece, have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer inspect it.
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