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Tunbridge Ware Trinket or Glove Box. C 1850
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Tunbridge Ware Trinket or Glove Box. C 1850

19th century
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Tunbridge Ware Trinket or Glove Box. c 1850

The box is veneered in quarter sawn elm, I think, the top decorated with oak leaves and acorns with a

geometric border.

The four sides are decorated with an unusual palisade paten. Very three dimensional.

Very striking lining paper to the interior. Please see photographs.

A label for Edmund Nye, Mount Ephraim, and Parade, Tunbridge Wells is on the base.

Please pay by PayPal or request an invoice.

UK Delivery included.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

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

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SA1079737
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714
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Tunbridge Ware Trinket or Glove Box. c 1850
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The box is veneered in quarter sawn elm, I think, the top decorated with oak leaves and acorns with a.
Tunbridgeware.uk

geometric border.

The four sides are decorated with an unusual palisade paten. Very three dimensional.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian Tunbridge ware wooden glove box with a floral mosaic top panel and a geometric inlaid border.
fig 1. Tunbridge Ware Trinket or Glove Box. C 1850

Very striking lining paper to the interior. Please see photographs.

A label for Edmund Nye, Mount Ephraim, and Parade, Tunbridge Wells is on the base.

Please pay by PayPal or request an invoice.

UK Delivery included.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1079737
Dealers Internal Ref
714
Tunbridgeware.uk
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Tunbridge ware specialist dealer.

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Tunbridge ware is a traditional style of decorative English woodwork that originated in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Popular throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, it is characterized by intricate mosaic patterns created using thin strips of natural, un-dyed timbers assembled into floral, geometric, or pictorial designs.

Craftsmen utilised a wide variety of native British and imported timbers to achieve natural colour variations. Common species included holly, boxwood, plum, cherry, sycamore, walnut, rosewood, and ebony, relying entirely on the natural grain and tint rather than artificial stains.

Authentic pieces feature end-grain wooden mosaics rather than surface-printed patterns or painted transfers. Genuine examples show natural timber patination, minor irregularities typical of hand construction, and characteristic motifs such as geometric borders, floral sprays, or views of local landmarks.

An antique wooden box serves as a functional accent piece on a hallway console, dressing table, or sideboard. Placing it alongside contemporary glassware or modern books creates a layered, textured contrast while offering practical storage for small personal items.

Keep wooden boxes away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or fading. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to protect the inlay and maintain the wood lustre.
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