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Mid 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Book Holder of Eridge Castle ca 1850 England

About the Item

Mid 19th century tunbridge ware book holder of historic Eridge Castle in East Sussex England. This is a beautiful and hard to find decorative book holder made of walnut with a satinwood background. Tunbridge ware is from the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically in the form of boxes which makes this cover very special.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CN1964-14141stDibs: LU928526296682
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