Name: An Early Antique Treen Tunbridge Ware Sewing Companion - Waxed, Spool & Thimble
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1086875
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Opus Antiques

Sold 19 November 2024 · Opus Antiques

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Description

An early 1800's Tunbridge Ware sewing companion in the shape of a skittle. The lid unscrews to become the thimble, and to reveal the waxer. The main body unscrews to reveal a multi spool.

There is ring painted decoration on the outside and the original label " A trifle from Southend'.

It measures approx 13cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Companion to the Georgian era.

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SA1086875

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Description

An early 1800's Tunbridge Ware sewing companion in the shape of a skittle. The lid unscrews to become the thimble, and to reveal the waxer. The main body unscrews to reveal a multi spool.

There is ring painted decoration on the outside and the original label " A trifle from Southend'.

It measures approx 13cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Companion to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1086875

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Opus Antiques

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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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An antique turned wooden Tunbridge ware sewing companion with banded decoration, accompanied by a multi-spool spindle and thimble container.

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ObjectTreen and Sewing Collectables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian / Victorian Treen
MaterialBoxwood, Fruitwood, Wax
ColourWarm Amber
MotifsBanded wood inlay, Turned wooden profile, Handwritten souvenir inscription

FAQs

Tunbridge ware refers to wooden items decorated with characteristic mosaic woodwork or banding, originating from Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge in Kent, England, primarily during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Makers utilised various native and exotic hardwoods, employing wood-turning lathes and intricate mosaic techniques where thousands of tiny wood blocks were glued together to form geometric patterns or pictorial scenes.

Authenticity is determined by examining the precision of the wood mosaic work, the species of timber used, hand-turned elements, historical wear patterns, and occasionally inscribed souvenir labels or maker signatures.

These small decorative objects work well displayed within glass cabinets, on open shelving alongside vintage books, or styled on side tables as conversation pieces that add texture and historical interest.

Preserve wooden treen by keeping it away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels. Apply a microcrystalline wax periodically to maintain the surface finish without damaging the historic patina.