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Antique English Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box

Name: Antique English Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Brand: Tunbridge Ware
Price: 4604.24 AUD
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$3,028.95

£2,200

€2,591.27

CA$4,149.51

A$4,604.24

CHF 2,411.80

MX$56,460.29

NOK 30,677.24

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Fitted Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box Interior From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box. The Rosewood box of rectangular form extensively inlaid with geometric mosaic decoration to the exterior raised upon four double ribbed bun feet. When opened the Tunbridge Sewing Box reveals a blue paper lining removable tray with various compartments for sewing tools and accessories including Tunbridge Ware original accessories and lids. The Sewing Box dates to the first half of the 19th century during very early Victorian period and the Circa 1845. The Tunbridge box comes complete with working lock and tasselled key. Tunbridge Ware, Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge in Kent, England became popular in the 17th Century for their therapeutic waters. By the 18th century, Tunbridge Wells was a hugely popular Spa resort. Shops and stalls were set up to sell local work of distinction to visitors as souvenirs. Many of the original boxes were decorated with all sorts of different kinds of designs. Many of the Tunbridge boxes had a central image with views of castles, churches, pavilions, animals, country scenes and sometimes people, such as the Young Prince of Wales. These were surrounded by a variety of bandings and panels of floral and geometric designs. Tunbridge Ware items originate from the beautiful spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent. We always have a very good selection which showcases the techniques of tessellated mosaic, stick ware, perspective cube mosaic, vandyke and painted pen work. We always have a selection of artworks and pieces which showcase the techniques of tessellated mosaics, stick ware, perspective cube mosaics, vandykes and painted pens. Rosewood has many variations. Indian Rosewood, Madagascan Rosewood, Mexican Rosewood, Rio Rosewood, Brazilian Rosewood, San Dominican and Santos Rosewood. All types are prized for their grain and colour. Generally, the colours range from a medium-dark red-reddish brown.

Creator:

Tunbridge Ware (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)

Style:

Early Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Inlay

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1845

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Northampton, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 501531TVCE1stDibs: LU8027244922212

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