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19th Century Tunbridge Ware Glove Box
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19th Century Tunbridge Ware Glove Box

19th century
Sold 8 March 2026 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Here we have a gorgeous 19th century Tonbridge ware rosewood glove box, the lid with tumbling block pattern inlaid with various specimen woods, within a geometric mosaic repeating border with similar to the sides, the inside having it's original paper lining.

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Tunbridge Ware Glove Box to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1072290
Dealers Internal Reference
7546
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Description
Here we have a gorgeous 19th century Tonbridge ware rosewood glove box, the lid with tumbling block pattern inlaid with various specimen woods, within a geometric mosaic repeating border with similar to the sides, the inside having it's original paper lining.

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Tunbridge Ware Glove Box to the 1850s.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072290
Dealers Internal Ref
7546
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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An elongated rectangular Victorian wooden glove box featuring a central mosaic geometric cube pattern on the lid and geometric borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An elongated rectangular Victorian wooden glove box featuring a central mosaic geometric cube pattern on the lid and geometric borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Tunbridge Ware Glove Box

Archive II An elongated rectangular Victorian wooden glove box featuring a central mosaic geometric cube pattern on the lid and geometric borders. View II
Archive III An elongated rectangular Victorian wooden glove box featuring a central mosaic geometric cube pattern on the lid and geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An elongated rectangular Victorian wooden glove box featuring a central mosaic geometric cube pattern on the lid and geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An elongated rectangular Victorian wooden glove box featuring a central mosaic geometric cube pattern on the lid and geometric borders. View V
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
Location
26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
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Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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An elongated rectangular Victorian wooden glove box featuring a central mosaic geometric cube pattern on the lid and geometric borders.
19th Century Tunbridge Ware Glove Box
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An elongated rectangular Victorian wooden glove box featuring a central mosaic geometric cube pattern on the lid and geometric borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialVarious native and exotic timbers, Walnut
  • ColourMulti-coloured brown
  • MotifsGeometric cube mosaic, Banding borders, Marquetry inlay
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

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Tunbridge Ware is a distinct type of wooden mosaic or marquetry packaging and decorative items, originating in Royal Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, England, reaching the height of its popularity during the Victorian era.

These pieces are constructed from various native and exotic woods arranged to create a mosaic effect. Artisans glued thousands of tiny, precisely cut wood prisms together to form intricate geometric or pictorial designs before slicing them into thin veneers.

Authentic pieces feature microscopic wood mosaic work, often displaying cube patterns or floral motifs made from natural, undyed timbers. Genuine items typically possess period hinges, locks, and handcrafted internal linings appropriate to their nineteenth-century date.

Place these small decorative boxes on coffee tables, bookshelves, or console tables to add texture, historical interest, and warmth to contemporary spaces without cluttering the room.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent veneer cracking. Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoid using liquid polishes or harsh chemical cleaners.
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