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An Antique Tunbridge Ware Box - For Trinkets, Stamps Etc
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An Antique Tunbridge Ware Box - For Trinkets, Stamps Etc

19th century
Sold 19 November 2024 · Opus Antiques
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A good rosewood veneered box with a very attractive tessellated lid in a variety of contrasting woods to give a very striking appearance,

This box measures 10.5cm l x 6cm w x 3.5cm h.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Tunbridge Ware Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
A good rosewood veneered box with a very attractive tessellated lid in a variety of contrasting woods to give a very striking appearance,

This box measures 10.5cm l x 6cm w x 3.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Tunbridge Ware Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1099297
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I A rectangular antique wooden box featuring an intricate geometric mosaic parquetry pattern of star motifs on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Tunbridge Ware Box - For Trinkets, Stamps Etc

Archive II A rectangular antique wooden box featuring an intricate geometric mosaic parquetry pattern of star motifs on the lid. View II
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A rectangular antique wooden box featuring an intricate geometric mosaic parquetry pattern of star motifs on the lid.
An Antique Tunbridge Ware Box - for trinkets, stamps etc
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A rectangular antique wooden box featuring an intricate geometric mosaic parquetry pattern of star motifs on the lid.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialVarious native and exotic woods
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGeometric mosaic, Star parquetry, Multi-wood veneer

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Tunbridge ware is a specific type of wooden ornamentation, typically consisting of small boxes and decorative objects decorated with mosaic patterns, which reached its peak popularity in Victorian England during the 19th century.

Pieces are crafted using numerous varieties of naturally coloured British and foreign woods, such as walnut, mahogany, holly, and yew. Craftsmen assembled tiny wooden strips in geometric or pictorial mosaics, slicing them to create identical patterned veneers.

Authentic pieces often feature microscopic wooden tesserae forming complex geometric or floral motifs, occasionally bearing maker labels from prominent manufacturers like Thomas Barton or Edmund Nye on the underside or interior.

This piece functions as a sophisticated decorative accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, adding texture, historical interest, and intricate geometric pattern to a room scheme.

Preserve the item by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations, cleaning only with a dry, soft cloth and avoiding liquid polishes or moisture which can damage the delicate wooden veneer.
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