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Outstanding Victorian Tunbridge Ware Box
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Outstanding Victorian Tunbridge Ware Box

19th century
Sold 26 June 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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An outstanding quality Victorian Tunbridge ware table top chest with drawers to the interior c.1880. The caddy top decorated to outstanding quality with detailed Tunbridge inlays depicting an Abbey, which is framed with an intricate boarder. The chamfered surround also inlaid in matching Tunbridge flower and oak leaf decoration. Twin hinged doors to the front each with floral inlays set in satinwood panels surrounded by a complementing boarder. The walnut back and sides framed in ebony, rosewood and kingwood flag design boarders. Matching flag design plinth to the base with original stickware bun feet below. The doors opening with working lock and key to reveal an original fitted interior comprising of eight short drawers and one long drawer; each with floral decoration and original stickware knobs to match the feet. The interiors of the drawers lined with the original emerald green velvet. Presented in superb original unrestored condition with wonderful detail throughout along with a rich unfaded colour and polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 10.75" wide x 8.5" deep x 9.75" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Tunbridge Ware Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127984
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40912
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Description
An outstanding quality Victorian Tunbridge ware table top chest with drawers to the interior c.1880.
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The caddy top decorated to outstanding quality with detailed Tunbridge inlays depicting an Abbey, which is framed with an intricate boarder.
Sturmans Antiques

The chamfered surround also inlaid in matching Tunbridge flower and oak leaf decoration. Twin hinged doors to the front each with floral inlays set in satinwood panels surrounded by a complementing boarder. The walnut back and sides framed in ebony, rosewood and kingwood flag design boarders. Matching flag design plinth to the base with original stickware bun feet below. The doors opening with working lock and key to reveal an original fitted interior comprising of eight short drawers and one long drawer; each with floral decoration and original stickware knobs to match the feet. The interiors of the drawers lined with the original emerald green velvet. Presented in superb original unrestored condition with wonderful detail throughout along with a rich unfaded colour and polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 10.75" wide x 8.5" deep x 9.75" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Tunbridge Ware Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127984
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40912
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sturmans Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An intricate Victorian Tunbridge Ware wooden box featuring mosaic floral panels and geometric banding. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An intricate Victorian Tunbridge Ware wooden box featuring mosaic floral panels and geometric banding. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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Sold
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An intricate Victorian Tunbridge Ware wooden box featuring mosaic floral panels and geometric banding.
Outstanding Victorian Tunbridge Ware Box
Ref: SA1127984
An intricate Victorian Tunbridge Ware wooden box featuring mosaic floral panels and geometric banding.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMulti-wood veneers, various native timbers
  • ColourMulti-colour brown
  • MotifsFloral mosaic panels, Geometric banding, Tessellated wood blocks
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 27.5 cm (11 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

Tunbridge Ware is a distinctive type of wooden mosaic ornamentation produced in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England, primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring intricate pictorial scenes and geometric patterns constructed from thousands of tiny tinted wood blocks.

These items are constructed using a base of native or exotic hardwoods overlaid with meticulously arranged mosaics made from numerous indigenous British timbers, such as oak, birch, yew, holly, and cherry, which are naturally coloured or chemically treated to create various shades.

Authentic pieces are identified by the extreme microscopic precision of their mosaic tile work, often incorporating floral or architectural motifs, and frequently feature maker labels from prominent manufacturers like Thomas Barton or Henry Hollamby on the underside or interior.

Such decorative objects work effectively as focal points on side tables, mantelpieces, or inside glass-fronted cabinets where the fine craftsmanship can be closely observed without visual clutter from competing decor.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, avoiding liquid polishes, and dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth to protect the delicate wood glues and tinted veneers.
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