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Victorian Tunbridge Ware Inlaid Box.
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Victorian Tunbridge Ware Inlaid Box.

19th century
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Victorian Tunbridge ware inlaid box.

This beautiful rosewood box is inlaid with Tunbridge ware flowers to the top of the box and Tunbridge ware borders that run around the whole box. Its dates back to c.1870. The box has a fully working lock and original key. Open it to see the interior has been relined with handcrafted marble paper. It’s a very cute size in wonderful condition, it would look perfect on a ladies dressing table.

The box measures 15.5 by 15.5 and stands 7cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Tunbridge Ware Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069733
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60000328
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Victorian Tunbridge ware inlaid box.
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This beautiful rosewood box is inlaid with Tunbridge ware flowers to the top of the box and Tunbridge ware borders that run around the whole box.
Mostly Boxes

Its dates back to c.1870. The box has a fully working lock and original key. Open it to see the interior has been relined with handcrafted marble paper. It’s a very cute size in wonderful condition, it would look perfect on a ladies dressing table.

The box measures 15.5 by 15.5 and stands 7cm high.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Tunbridge Ware Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069733
Dealers Internal Ref
60000328
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A square Victorian wooden box featuring a central floral mosaic inlay panel, detailed geometric mosaic borders, and a metal key.
Victorian Tunbridge ware inlaid box.
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Tunbridge Ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, primarily produced in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, during the 18th and 19th centuries. It features intricate mosaic patterns created from small, end-grain strips of variously coloured natural woods glued together and sliced into thin veneers.

Craftsmen utilised diverse natural hardwoods such as boxwood, holly, yew, cherry, walnut, and sycamore to achieve varied shades without artificial dyes. The construction relied on precise geometric assembly of square wood tesserae into blocks before being sliced and applied to a solid timber substrate.

Authentic pieces display detailed mosaic designs formed of individual square wood tesserae rather than printed or painted patterns. Authentic items showcase natural wood grain variations, age-appropriate patination, original metal fittings, and frequently feature floral sprays, geometric borders, or depictions of Kentish landmarks.

Position the item on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or console table as a functional container for small items. Combining detailed traditional timber inlay with contemporary glass or minimalist decor highlights the contrast in surface texture and historical craft.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and fluctuating humidity, which can cause timber movement and veneer lift. Clean gently using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the polished finish.
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