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Antique English Victorian Tunbridge Ware Cribbage Box
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Antique English Victorian Tunbridge Ware Cribbage Box

19th century
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An attractive Late 19th Century Antique English Victorian Tunbridge Ware Folding Cribbage Box. The sides plain, the interior re-lined, the top decorated with marquetry cabbage roses set within the double rows of holes made to take the ivory or bone pegs used for keeping the score. In the absence of such pegs, ordinary safety matches were, and indeed still are, used for this purpose. In the English Midlands, Cribbage, or Crib, as it is generally known, remains a popular card game to this day, with competitive leagues and friendly matches taking place between teams of players from rival pubs.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
12.75cm (5.02")
Depth
7.75cm (3.05")
Declaration

Applecross Antiques has dated this Tunbridge Ware Cribbage Box to the 19th Century.

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SA865987
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AEVTCB-29
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Description
An attractive Late 19th Century Antique English Victorian Tunbridge Ware Folding Cribbage Box.
The sides plain, the interior re-lined, the top decorated with marquetry cabbage roses set within the double rows of holes made to take the ivory or bone pegs used for keeping the score.
Applecross Antiques

In the absence of such pegs, ordinary safety matches were, and indeed still are, used for this purpose. In the English Midlands, Cribbage, or Crib, as it is generally known, remains a popular card game to this day, with competitive leagues and friendly matches taking place between teams of players from rival pubs.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian Tunbridge ware wooden cribbage box featuring tessellated floral rose mosaic marquetry surrounded by scoring peg holes.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Tunbridge Ware Cribbage Box

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Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
12.75cm (5.02")
Depth
7.75cm (3.05")
Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Tunbridge Ware Cribbage Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA865987
Dealers Internal Ref
AEVTCB-29
Applecross Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian Tunbridge ware wooden cribbage box featuring tessellated floral rose mosaic marquetry surrounded by scoring peg holes.
Antique English Victorian Tunbridge Ware Cribbage Box
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A rectangular Victorian Tunbridge ware wooden cribbage box featuring tessellated floral rose mosaic marquetry surrounded by scoring peg holes.
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Tunbridge ware is a form of decorative inlaid woodwork, characteristic of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England, originating in the 17th century and peaking in the Victorian era. It features complex mosaic patterns created from small wooden strips glued together into blocks before being sliced into thin veneers.

Victorian cribbage boxes were predominantly constructed from native English woods such as holly, sycamore, walnut, yew, and plum, often set against exotic timber grounds like rosewood or ebony. The interiors frequently housed playing cards or scoring pegs within dedicated compartments.

Authentic Tunbridge ware features end-grain wooden mosaic veneers depicting floral, geometric, or architectural designs without the use of paint or dyes. Look for natural variation in timber tones, micro-tessellated patterns, and typical Victorian brass or wooden hardware details.

A decorative wooden games box serves as an intriguing accent piece when displayed atop a coffee table, stacked on a bookshelf, or placed within a curated display cabinet. Its intricate marquetry adds textual warmth and historical interest to modern surface styling.

Keep inlaid wooden boxes away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity fluctuations, and direct heat sources to prevent veneers from lifting or cracking. Clean gently with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly to protect the finish.
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