Antique Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box by T. Barton, Late Nye Circa 1850

Name: Antique Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box by T. Barton, Late Nye Circa 1850
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA670934
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A rosewood veneered Tunbridge ware box by T Barton, the slightly domed top inlaid with a display of roses depicted in micro mosaic, framed by bandings of contrasting light and dark wood and particularly well matched geometric micro mosaic; there is a further banding of Berlin wool work Design encircling the box.

The label reads:

T. BARTON,

Late NYE,

Manufacturer,

MOUNT EPHRAIM,

AND

PARADE

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Barton, Thomas: Apprenticed first to Wise, he joined Nye at about 1836. Very talented both as a designer and business man, he continued Nye's business. He had the good sense to label a lot of his wares. He died in1902 after a very successful life.

Nye, Edmund: Nye was very successful during the first half of the 19th century. He seems to have continued the tradition of Fenner, which was in turn continued by Barton after his death in 1863.

The interior of the box is lined in an amethyst coloured silk lining and the box comes complete with a working key with large tassel.

Excellent condition measuring 9" x 6 1/4" x 2 3/4".

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ITEM ID 35553

Physical Dimensions

Height

7cm (2.76")

Width

22.9cm (9.02")

Depth

15.9cm (6.26")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA670934

Dealers Internal Reference

35553

Dealers Notes

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Description

The label reads:

T. BARTON,

Late NYE,

Manufacturer,

MOUNT EPHRAIM,

AND

PARADE

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Barton, Thomas: Apprenticed first to Wise, he joined Nye at about 1836. Very talented both as a designer and business man, he continued Nye's business. He had the good sense to label a lot of his wares. He died in1902 after a very successful life.

Nye, Edmund: Nye was very successful during the first half of the 19th century.

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He seems to have continued the tradition of Fenner, which was in turn continued by Barton after his death in 1863.

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