A Superb Labelled Tunbridge Ware Jewel Box

This rare and very original example is beautifully veneered. It is decorated on the top with a central panel off geometric shaped specimen wood samples which form a three dimensional pattern with a boarder of ebony and boxwood stringing. Near the outer edge, there is a fine Tunbridge floral band. The top edges of the lid are in plain veneered but the lower box section has a wonderfully elaborate broad band of finely worked flowers. This rare example is signed on the underside with the original paper makers label, T Barton, manufacturer, Mount Ephraim and Parade, Tunbridge Wells. This fine box retains its original green paper lining to the interior. It has an original working lock and key. This box is very pleasing as it has never been repolished and still retains a lot of the original stained colour which has often been lost due to fading or over restoration. This box is in good condition with a rich patina.

Circa 1870

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques