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Tunbridge Ware Table Box 1880
Michael Johnson Antiques
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Tunbridge Ware Table Box 1880

19th century
Description

A beautiful tunbridge table box in completely original condition. The lid is inlaid in tunbridge and the sides are veneered in rosewood. The inlay is in a great intact state through out with mosaic banding. The interior is lined and empty so great for storage. A clean collectors example dating to Victorian 1880. It comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials;

Tunbridge ware and rosewood

Age;

1880

Size;

Length; 25cm

Width; 15.5cm

Height; 6cm

Reference Number; 6824

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Tunbridge Ware Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA800606
Dealers Internal Reference
6824
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Description
A beautiful tunbridge table box in completely original condition. The lid is inlaid in tunbridge and the sides are veneered in rosewood. The inlay is in a great intact state through out with mosaic banding. The interior is lined and empty so great for storage. A clean collectors example dating to Victorian 1880. It comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials;

Tunbridge ware and rosewood

Age;

1880

Size;

Length; 25cm

Width; 15.5cm

Height; 6cm

Reference Number; 6824

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Tunbridge Ware Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA800606
Dealers Internal Ref
6824
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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A small rectangular Victorian Tunbridge ware wooden box with a geometric mosaic lid, decorative border, dark wood sides, and a key inserted in the lock.
Tunbridge Ware Table Box 1880
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Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, primarily produced in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, during the 18th and 19th centuries. It features detailed mosaic patterns created from small tesserae of naturally coloured woods.

These boxes were typically constructed using native British timbers such as holly, yew, sycamore, and plum, frequently set into a casing of rosewood or walnut. The mosaic design relies entirely on natural wood tones without artificial dyes.

Authentic pieces feature minute geometric end-grain wood tesserae forming detailed patterns or landscapes rather than printed veneers. Looking closely at the border and central panel reveals individual end-grain strips fused into a solid block.

A decorative box can be styled on a hallway console, coffee table, or bookshelf to add texture and historical interest. It functions both as an eye-catching accent piece and as concealed storage for small personal items.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a light coat of beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber. Keep the box away from direct sunlight, damp conditions, and central heating radiators to prevent veneer lifting.
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