Jewellery box - Tunbridge-Intarsia
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Decorative historical wooden casket with fine Tunbridge Ware geometric inlay in an antique Victorian style, dating to 1910–1920, weighing about 180 g and measuring 14 cm by 9 cm by 5 cm, originating from the United Kingdom and offered as a single item in good used condition.
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Decorative antique wooden box with finely executed geometric inlay work in the Tunbridge Ware style. The sides are ringed with a characteristic zigzag or chevron pattern, as is typical for the inlay technique developed in Tunbridge Wells (England). The lid features a framed marquetry made from differently colored woods and underscores the craftsmanship of the piece.
Tunbridge ware was particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was produced both in England itself and in the broader European region. The present box bears stylistic and technical features that fit well into this tradition, even though no signature or workshop mark is present.
The box comes from family ownership and is in good condition for its age, with authentic patina and slight signs of use. Small tension joints and surface wear are due to material and age and do not impair stability or decorative effect. Inside there is an ink stain. A beautiful original storage piece – suitable as a jewelry, sewing, or document box.
Dimensions of the box: LxWxH 14 cm x 9 cm x 5 cm.
Weight: approx. 180 grams.
Decorative antique wooden box with finely executed geometric inlay work in the Tunbridge Ware style. The sides are ringed with a characteristic zigzag or chevron pattern, as is typical for the inlay technique developed in Tunbridge Wells (England). The lid features a framed marquetry made from differently colored woods and underscores the craftsmanship of the piece.
Tunbridge ware was particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was produced both in England itself and in the broader European region. The present box bears stylistic and technical features that fit well into this tradition, even though no signature or workshop mark is present.
The box comes from family ownership and is in good condition for its age, with authentic patina and slight signs of use. Small tension joints and surface wear are due to material and age and do not impair stability or decorative effect. Inside there is an ink stain. A beautiful original storage piece – suitable as a jewelry, sewing, or document box.
Dimensions of the box: LxWxH 14 cm x 9 cm x 5 cm.
Weight: approx. 180 grams.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
180 g
Style subtype
Victorian
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Tunbridge-Intarsia
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
5 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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