Tunbridge Ware Small Trinket Box.

Tumbling block parquetry patten with geometric border to the lid.

Geometric banding to all four sides.

Cedar wood box with mahogany lid. circa1845.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

6.5cm (2.56")

Declaration

Tunbridgeware.uk has dated this Tunbridge Ware Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1072762

Dealers Internal Reference

568

Dealers Notes

The price includes UK delivery.

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Description

Tunbridge Ware Small Trinket Box.

Tumbling block parquetry patten with geometric border to the lid.

Geometric banding to all four sides.

Cedar wood box with mahogany lid. circa1845.

Pay with PayPal or request an invoice please.

UK Delivery included.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

6.5cm (2.56")

Date of Manufacture

Tunbridgeware.uk has dated this Tunbridge Ware Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1072762

Dealers Internal Ref

568

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Tunbridge ware is a traditional style of decoratively inlaid woodwork produced in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries. The craft is recognised for intricate geometric patterns, floral designs, and micro-mosaic borders constructed from natural wood veneers.

Craftsmen assembled thin rods of differently coloured timbers into patterned blocks, which were glued together and cross-sectionally sliced into thin veneers. These veneers, using woods such as boxwood, rosewood, and holly, were applied to the surfaces of small boxes and vanity items.

Authentic pieces feature end-grain wooden mosaic patterns showing subtle variations in natural timber tones without artificial dyes. Key indicators include hand-fitted joinery, geometric or pictorial tessellations, and age-appropriate oxidisation of the original lacquer.

Place the box on a coffee table tray, desk surface, or bedside unit to serve as a functional accent for storing small items. Displaying geometric timber inlay against contemporary neutral backdrops provides visual texture and historical context.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, keeping it clear of direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid liquid polish or chemical cleaners, as humidity fluctuations and solvents can cause fine wood veneers to lift or warp over time.

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