Porters Tunbridge Ware Handkerchief Box with Floral Lid c1860

Description

Heading :  Tunbridge Ware handkerchief box with floral design c1860

Period : Victoria
Origin : England 
Colour : Multi 
Composition: Wood

Size :  5.6cm height. 15.2cm width. 15.2cm depth
Condition : Surface scratching. velvet liner faded. wood split to base.
Restoration : None 
Weight: 282 grams 

Tunbridge Ware became synonymous with the spa town Royal Tunbridge Wells in the 19th century as wealthy tourists flocked to take the waters. promenade along The Walks. now known as The Pantiles. and enjoy the local sights.  The intricate tesserae designs became more and more elaborate and manufacturers such as Thomas Barton. Edmund Nye and Henry Hollamby applied them to every manner of usable and attractive objects.

In original condition. this attractive handkerchief box still retains it’s velvet liner.  Of rosewood construction it is decorated with tessellated borders and a central floral design using a myriad of exotic wood veneers. an original price label from Porters. Toyland. Tunbridge Wells appears on the base