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19th Century Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box
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19th Century Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box

19th century
Sold 1 May 2025 · Hobson May Collection
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Description

A most attractive 19th century Tunbridge ware jewellery box, the lid having a tumbling cube design surrounded by a mosaic border. The interior retains its original turquoise silk lining. The grain, colour and patina of this rosewood box is superb.

A lovely antique box to house jewellery and a beautiful item to display in its own right.

c. 1890

Code: D1072

Width: 9.25" 23.5 cm

Depth: 7.25" 18.5 cm

Height: 4" 10 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139232
Dealers Internal Reference
D1072
Description
A most attractive 19th century Tunbridge ware jewellery box, the lid having a tumbling cube design surrounded by a mosaic border. The interior retains its original turquoise silk lining. The grain, colour and patina of this rosewood box is superb.

A lovely antique box to house jewellery and a beautiful item to display in its own right.

c. 1890

Code: D1072

Width: 9.25" 23.5 cm

Depth: 7.25" 18.5 cm

Height: 4" 10 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Box to the 19th Century.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139232
Dealers Internal Ref
D1072
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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19th Century Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box

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A rectangular 19th-century rosewood box featuring an intricate inlaid geometric mosaic panel on the lid depicting three-dimensional cubes.
19th Century Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box
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A rectangular 19th-century rosewood box featuring an intricate inlaid geometric mosaic panel on the lid depicting three-dimensional cubes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Various Inlaid Woods
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric mosaic, Tessellated wood blocks, Cube optical illusion, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 18.5 cm (7 in)

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Tunbridge Ware refers to a distinct type of decorative woodwork featuring intricate mosaic patterns, produced primarily in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, Kent, during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Pieces are crafted using numerous native and exotic woods cut into microscopic geometric segments, which are then glued together to form intricate mosaic designs resembling 3D cubes, florals, or landscapes.

Authentic pieces feature microscopic mosaic tesserae constructed from actual varied timber species rather than paint or printed veneer, often bearing maker marks or characteristic geometric borders on rosewood or mahogany carcases.

This piece adds textural richness and historical intrigue when placed on a dressing table, mantlepiece, or desk as a functional focal point among contemporary decor.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the natural wood tones, and dust gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying liquid polishes.
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