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Late Georgian Rare Tunbridgeware Wood and Silk Sewing Basket
Late Georgian Rare Tunbridgeware Wood and Silk Sewing Basket

Late Georgian Rare Tunbridgeware Wood and Silk Sewing Basket

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare late Georgian or early Regency Tunbridgeware sewing basket dating from 1820-1930. The inner basket has a rounded base with a stacked block design in various colored woods with...

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1830s English George III Antique Tunbridge Ware Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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Tunbridge Ware folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Tunbridge Ware folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tunbridge Ware folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original folk art by Tunbridge Ware were created in the Georgian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. Prices for Tunbridge Ware folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $884 and can go as high as $884, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $884.
Questions About Tunbridge Ware Folk Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.

    Explore a diverse assortment of Tunbridge ware on 1stDibs.