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Victorian Tunbridgeware Walnut Travelling Inkwell
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Victorian Tunbridgeware Walnut Travelling Inkwell

19th century
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Description

A delightful walnut and tunbridgeware travelling inkwell that dates to around 1880

In great original condition with an attractive flame walnut waxed finish with a mosaic around its’ edge and a chariot and rider on the lid. Has the original glass inkwell with a silver plated lid

Measures 2 1/4 high and 2 1/4 wide and deep

Would make a attractive present for an inkwell or writing memorabilia collector

Postage to the UK is free, if you require a price to ship overseas……..please contact me for a quote

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Past to Present has dated this Victorian Tunbridgeware Inkwell Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1144831
Dealers Internal Reference
AB/2025/05/260
Dealers Notes

All my items are sold with a full refund policy if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase

Alternatively you are welcome to view any item prior to purchase……we are based in Wrexham North Wales

Description
A delightful walnut and tunbridgeware travelling inkwell that dates to around 1880
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In great original condition with an attractive flame walnut waxed finish with a mosaic around its’ edge and a chariot and rider on the lid.
Past to Present

Has the original glass inkwell with a silver plated lid

fig 1. A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid.
fig 1. Victorian Tunbridgeware Walnut Travelling Inkwell

Measures 2 1/4 high and 2 1/4 wide and deep

Would make a attractive present for an inkwell or writing memorabilia collector

Postage to the UK is free, if you require a price to ship overseas……..please contact me for a quote

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Past to Present has dated this Victorian Tunbridgeware Inkwell Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144831
Dealers Internal Ref
AB/2025/05/260
Past to Present
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Archive I A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid.

Victorian Tunbridgeware Walnut Travelling Inkwell

Archive II A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid. View II
Archive III A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid. View III
Archive IV A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid. View IV
Archive V A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid. View V
Archive VI A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid. View VI
Archive VII A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid. View IX
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Telephone 07967 162968
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North Wales
United Kingdom
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A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid.
Victorian tunbridgeware walnut travelling inkwell
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A small square Victorian burr walnut travelling inkwell box featuring detailed mosaic wood inlay on the lid.
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Tunbridge Ware is a form of decorative inlaid woodwork, characteristic of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in Kent, which peaked in popularity during the Victorian era.

These pieces were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany, often incorporating mosaic wood inlays and fitted internal glass ink bottles.

Authentic items feature intricate tessellated micro-mosaic patterns or pictorial motifs created from tiny end-grain wooden sticks in natural, un-dyed colours, combined with period brassware and construction techniques.

Place this compact object on an executive desk, bookshelf, or sideboard alongside leather books and antique stationery to create a sophisticated focal point.

Dust gently using a dry, lint-free microfiber cloth, keep away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and apply a high-quality natural beeswax sparingly to nourish the wood.
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