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A Rare Set of Souvenir Whitewood Tunbridge Ware Stacking Pots
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A Rare Set of Souvenir Whitewood Tunbridge Ware Stacking Pots

18th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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A rare set of souvenir whitewood Tunbridge Ware stacking pots. The biggest one (6cm w x 6cm h) having a Brighton Pavilion scene, the others all have ring painted decoration on the lids, each one slightly different. The pots are so finely turned each pot slipping exactly into the next size up, such precision a real show off piece for a turner.

C1810.

The largest pot measures 5.5cm h x 6cm w

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Opus Antiques has dated these Tunbridge Ware Stacking Pots to the Georgian era.

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A rare set of souvenir whitewood Tunbridge Ware stacking pots.
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The biggest one (6cm w x 6cm h) having a Brighton Pavilion scene, the others all have ring painted decoration on the lids, each one slightly different.
Opus Antiques

The pots are so finely turned each pot slipping exactly into the next size up, such precision a real show off piece for a turner.

C1810.

The largest pot measures 5.5cm h x 6cm w

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated these Tunbridge Ware Stacking Pots to the Georgian era.

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SA1028337
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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A graduated set of seven cylindrical turned whitewood stacking pots featuring a printed landscape view on the largest lid and concentric coloured circles on the smaller lids.
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Archive I A graduated set of seven cylindrical turned whitewood stacking pots featuring a printed landscape view on the largest lid and concentric coloured circles on the smaller lids.

A Rare Set of Souvenir Whitewood Tunbridge Ware Stacking Pots

Archive II A graduated set of seven cylindrical turned whitewood stacking pots featuring a printed landscape view on the largest lid and concentric coloured circles on the smaller lids. View II
Archive III A graduated set of seven cylindrical turned whitewood stacking pots featuring a printed landscape view on the largest lid and concentric coloured circles on the smaller lids. View III
Archive IV A graduated set of seven cylindrical turned whitewood stacking pots featuring a printed landscape view on the largest lid and concentric coloured circles on the smaller lids. View IV
Archive V A graduated set of seven cylindrical turned whitewood stacking pots featuring a printed landscape view on the largest lid and concentric coloured circles on the smaller lids. View V
Archive VI A graduated set of seven cylindrical turned whitewood stacking pots featuring a printed landscape view on the largest lid and concentric coloured circles on the smaller lids. View VI
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A graduated set of seven cylindrical turned whitewood stacking pots featuring a printed landscape view on the largest lid and concentric coloured circles on the smaller lids.
A rare set of souvenir whitewood Tunbridge Ware stacking pots
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A graduated set of seven cylindrical turned whitewood stacking pots featuring a printed landscape view on the largest lid and concentric coloured circles on the smaller lids.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWhitewood, Timber
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsTurned whitewood, printed landscape vignette, concentric painted rings, graduated cylindrical form

A Georgian set of souvenir whitewood Tunbridge Ware stacking pots brings traditional English country house character to any mantelpiece. This decorative boxes group includes seven graduated cylindrical pieces made of light brown timber with a smooth turned finish and visible age wear. The largest pot displays a printed landscape vignette of the Brighton Pavilion on its lid, while the smaller lids show concentric painted rings in black and red tones. Finely turned mouldings allow each pot to slip precisely into the next size up in nested arrangement. The largest vessel measures 5.5 cm high by 6 cm wide, with the others scaling down proportionally to the smallest container at the end of the line. Display this matched nest together on a living room mantel or side table to highlight the intricate turned wooden details and historical souvenir charm.

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Whitewood Tunbridge Ware refers to turned timber souvenir items produced predominantly in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Before tessellated mosaic woodwork became dominant, artisans crafted objects from pale turned woods, decorating them with hand-painted concentric rings or printed topographical views of local landmarks.

These items were crafted from light-coloured native hardwoods such as sycamore, beech, or lime, which provided a smooth surface for turning. Decorative elements were added using ink, varnish, coloured paints, or copperplate prints adhered directly to the wood surface before clear varnishing.

Authentic pieces feature faint lathe marks from hand-turning, original dark varnish showing natural craquelure, and period printed illustrations or painted concentric rings. Sets of nesting or stacking pots display subtle variations in diameter consistent with historical hand craftsmanship.

Graduated nesting or stacking pots can be arranged in a linear sequence along a mantelpiece, open shelf, or console table to highlight their varying proportions. Placing them alongside glass or metallic decorative items provides a balanced contrast of textures.

Keep whitewood objects away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp environments to prevent timber warping or varnish cracking. Clean gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without applying water, liquid polishes, or chemical cleaners.
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