Tunbridge Ware Puzzle Box 19th Century

Name: Tunbridge Ware Tangram Puzzle Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1067467
Price: 140 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Tunbridge Ware is a form of decorative inlaid woodwork, traditionally made in and around Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England, primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries. It features geometric mosaic patterns constructed from thin end-grain strips of differently coloured natural woods.

Craftsmen glued thin triangular or square strips of various natural native woods together into long blocks to form intricate patterns. These blocks were then sliced transversely into thin mosaic veneers, which were applied to small wooden items such as boxes, tea caddies, and writing slopes.

Authentic pieces feature genuine end-grain wood mosaics rather than printed or painted transfers, displaying microscopic timber grain under close inspection. Genuine examples utilise un-dyed, naturally coloured woods that show subtle tonal variations and age-appropriate surface oxidisation.

Display small inlaid wooden boxes on a desk, bookshelf, or side table tray alongside modern ceramics or leather-bound books to create visual texture. Grouping several small parquetry objects together emphasizes the intricate woodwork while complementing neutral interior schemes.

Keep the object in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent the delicate wood veneers from lifting or shrinking. Clean gently using a soft dry cloth and apply a small amount of beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the wood finish.

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Tunbridge Ware Tangram Puzzle Box