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Description

This is a lovely Georgian Tunbridge Ware lidded box. This would have been used for sewing items, reels, bobbins etc. Beautifully decorated with striking green and blue painted flowers, on the box and lid, along with a picture of Brighton Pavilion.

The box measures 8.5cm w incl the handles x9.5cm h.

C1820/30.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1183256

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Description

This is a lovely Georgian Tunbridge Ware lidded box. This would have been used for sewing items, reels, bobbins etc.

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Beautifully decorated with striking green and blue painted flowers, on the box and lid, along with a picture of Brighton Pavilion.

Opus Antiques

The box measures 8.5cm w incl the handles x9.5cm h.

C1820/30.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1183256

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A small circular wooden lidded box featuring detailed mosaic and painted floral or landscape motifs with small side handles and a central finial knob.

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ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialWood, various native and exotic timbers
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsMosaic marquetry, Turned wooden finial, Topographical transfer or painting, Applied side handles

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Tunbridge Ware is a distinct type of wooden decorative woodwork characterised by mosaic tile designs, originating in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, during the 18th century and reaching its height in the Victorian era.

Pieces are crafted using numerous native and exotic woods such as beech, sycamore, and mahogany, assembled in precise geometric or pictorial mosaic patterns using thousands of tiny individually coloured wood blocks.

Authentic pieces feature microscopic wood tesserae forming detailed images or patterns, often accompanied by original paper labels underneath, authentic patination, and period-appropriate turnery.

These small decorative objects work well displayed on open shelving, mantelpieces, or coffee tables, adding texture, history, and intricate detail to contemporary spaces.

Maintain pieces by keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the historic wooden surface.