How do I care for a mosaic box?

Keep wooden and mosaic caskets away from direct sunlight and steady heat sources to prevent the shrinkage and warping of tiny veneer elements. Maintain a stable indoor humidity to protect fragile bone, wood, and stone inlays. Dust the intricate surfaces gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid applying liquid polishes that can seep into tiny mosaic joints and loosen individual tesserae.

How do I distinguish Tunbridge ware?

Tunbridge ware is identified by its signature mosaic surface composed of countless microscopic wood squares and triangles. These tiny blocks combine to form perspective cubes, geometric borders, or pictorial views of castles and flowers. Many examples feature a characteristic white wood border made from holly or beech, often bearing a maker's label or stamp on the interior base or fitted tray.

What are Sadeli mosaic boxes?

Sadeli boxes are a distinct subset of Anglo-Indian decorative boxes characterised by geometric micro-mosaic decoration. The patterns are constructed from thin rods of bone, horn, pewter, and stained wood. These rods are bound together, sliced into thin sheets, and applied as a continuous veneer over the wooden carcass of the box to create a shimmering, metallic-looking surface.

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An antique mosaic inlaid casket brings intricate micro-mosaic or wood-mosaic work into a room, offering a tactile piece of historic craftsmanship.

19th century

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Victorian Tunbridge Ware Trinket Box

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£250

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Victorian Tunbridge Ware Trinket Box

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