Thomas Barton Tunbridge Ware Handkerchief Box with Floral Lid c1890

Description

Heading : Tunbridge Ware handkerchief box with floral design
Date : c1890
Period : Victoria
Origin :  Thomas Barton. The Chalet. 86. Mount Ephraim. Tunbridge Wells.
Decoration : Floral lid. original lining
Size :  15.2cms x 15.2cms and 6cms deep
Condition : Very fine
Restoration : Professionally cleaned and polished
Weight :  249 grams

Thomas Barton took over the reins at “The Chalet” in 1863 having joined in 1836. His 27 year career extended into the 20th century. the factory closed in 1902/3 . leaving only Boyce Brown and Kemp as the last remaining producers who soldiered on until 1928 although they stopped production in 1927.