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An Antique Tunbridge Ware Georgian Penner
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An Antique Tunbridge Ware Georgian Penner

18th century
Sold 20 April 2026 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is an early 1800s Georgian Penner - a portable container that was used for storing/transporting  writing materials, quills and ink bottle etc.

This cylindrical  whitewood container unscrews in three sections. The bottom section still contains the original ink bottle. The main compartment would have been for nibs etc.

 The sides are decorated with painted bands of red, yellow and black stringing. The Penner features its original green printed label reading ‘A Tunbridge Wells Gift’.

It measures 10.6cm h x 2.8cm w.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Description
This is an early 1800s Georgian Penner - a portable container that was used for storing/transporting  writing materials, quills and ink bottle etc.

This cylindrical  whitewood container unscrews in three sections. The bottom section still contains the original ink bottle. The main compartment would have been for nibs etc.

 The sides are decorated with painted bands of red, yellow and black stringing. The Penner features its original green printed label reading ‘A Tunbridge Wells Gift’.

It measures 10.6cm h x 2.8cm w.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1156762
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
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An antique cylindrical wooden Tunbridge Ware penner with banded decoration and a green paper label sits alongside its removed cap and inner ink container. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique cylindrical wooden Tunbridge Ware penner with banded decoration and a green paper label sits alongside its removed cap and inner ink container. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Tunbridge Ware Georgian Penner

Archive II An antique cylindrical wooden Tunbridge Ware penner with banded decoration and a green paper label sits alongside its removed cap and inner ink container. View II
Archive III An antique cylindrical wooden Tunbridge Ware penner with banded decoration and a green paper label sits alongside its removed cap and inner ink container. View III
Archive IV An antique cylindrical wooden Tunbridge Ware penner with banded decoration and a green paper label sits alongside its removed cap and inner ink container. View IV
Archive V An antique cylindrical wooden Tunbridge Ware penner with banded decoration and a green paper label sits alongside its removed cap and inner ink container. View V
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An antique cylindrical wooden Tunbridge Ware penner with banded decoration and a green paper label sits alongside its removed cap and inner ink container.
An Antique Tunbridge Ware Georgian Penner
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An antique cylindrical wooden Tunbridge Ware penner with banded decoration and a green paper label sits alongside its removed cap and inner ink container.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Wood, Paper, Metal]
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood, Banded inlay, Printed paper label, Cylindrical form

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Tunbridge Ware is a type of decorative woodworking, specifically in mosaic or marquetry, that originated in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England, gaining significant popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras.

Pieces are crafted using a vast array of naturally coloured British and exotic woods, such as holly, beech, and sycamore, assembled into tiny mosaic blocks to form intricate pictorial or geometric designs.

Authentic pieces often feature microscopic mosaic tesserae made from multiple wood species, sometimes accompanied by characteristic printed paper labels reading A Tunbridge Wells Gift, alongside period-appropriate turning marks and patination.

These small decorative objects integrate seamlessly as curated tabletop accents on bookshelves, desks, or mantelpieces, adding historical texture and rich materiality to contemporary spaces.

Maintain wooden pieces by keeping them away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying occasional light coats of microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber without damaging the historic finish.
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