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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Tunbridge Ware Inlaid Work Box
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
for sale €439     $476
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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Tunbridge Ware Inlaid Work Box

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian burr walnut Tunbridge ware inlaid work box, having a quality burr walnut Tunbridgeware inlaid box opening to reveal a fitted interior to the lid and a large compartment to the bottom for storage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Tunbridge Ware Work Box to the 1860s.

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SA1197663
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Antique Victorian burr walnut Tunbridge ware inlaid work box, having a quality burr walnut Tunbridgeware inlaid box opening to reveal a fitted interior to the lid and a large compartment to the bottom for storage.
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Tunbridge Ware Work Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197663
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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A rectangular Victorian walnut work box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware mosaic inlay bands across the lid and front panel with a central keyhole.
Antique Victorian burr walnut Tunbridge ware inlaid work box
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A rectangular Victorian walnut work box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware mosaic inlay bands across the lid and front panel with a central keyhole.
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Tunbridge ware is a form of decorative inlaid woodwork featuring detailed geometric patterns and mosaic scenes created from naturally coloured wood strips. Originating in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England, this craft technique reached its height of popularity during the Victorian era.

These boxes were constructed primarily from walnut, rosewood, or coromandel veneers. The decorative mosaic bands incorporate hundreds of tiny, un-dyed native and exotic timber tesserae assembled into geometric patterns.

Authentic pieces feature end-grain mosaic wood veneers forming tessellated geometric or pictorial designs without painted decoration. The tonal variations rely entirely on the natural shades of timber species, typically framed within walnut or mahogany bases.

A decorative inlaid wooden box can be displayed on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf as a functional accent piece. It provides storage for modern small items while introducing historical craft detail and natural wood tones into contemporary room schemes.

Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth along the grain of the veneer. Keep the box away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent the thin wood mosaic tesserae from lifting or fading.
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