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A Georgian Tunbridge Ware Needle & Thimble Case
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A Georgian Tunbridge Ware Needle & Thimble Case

18th century
Sold 20 October 2025 · Opus Antiques
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This Georgian whitewood  cylindrical  needle and thimble case is decorated with  painted rings. The base unscrews for needles and the top unscrews and has a plain thimble inside.

it measures 12.3cm l.

c1820 

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

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Description
This Georgian whitewood  cylindrical  needle and thimble case is decorated with  painted rings. The base unscrews for needles and the top unscrews and has a plain thimble inside.

it measures 12.3cm l.

c1820 

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1163642
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I A small, turned wooden Georgian Tunbridge Ware needle and thimble case featuring banded rings of red, green, and black. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Georgian Tunbridge Ware Needle & Thimble Case

Archive II A small, turned wooden Georgian Tunbridge Ware needle and thimble case featuring banded rings of red, green, and black. View II
Archive III A small, turned wooden Georgian Tunbridge Ware needle and thimble case featuring banded rings of red, green, and black. View III
Archive IV A small, turned wooden Georgian Tunbridge Ware needle and thimble case featuring banded rings of red, green, and black. View IV
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A small, turned wooden Georgian Tunbridge Ware needle and thimble case featuring banded rings of red, green, and black.
A Georgian Tunbridge Ware Needle & Thimble case
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A small, turned wooden Georgian Tunbridge Ware needle and thimble case featuring banded rings of red, green, and black.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Hardwood, Fruitwood]
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsWood-turned profile, Banded inlay, Multi-coloured rings

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Tunbridge Ware refers to decorative wooden objects, particularly small boxes and treen, adorned with characteristic mosaic or banded patterns, which originated in Kent, England, during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These items were traditionally crafted from a variety of native and exotic hardwoods, utilising precision woodworking techniques including wood-turning, banding, and later, complex mosaic tessellation to form intricate geometric or pictorial designs.

Authentic pieces from the Georgian era typically feature hand-turned construction, early banding styles using natural woods rather than printed transfers, and appropriate patination consistent with age and handling.

Small treen and sewing implements can be displayed neatly on bookshelf styling vignettes, inside glass-fronted cabinets, or arranged carefully on a desk to add historical texture and subtle colour to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding liquid cleaners or modern waxes that can damage the historical finish.
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