Tunbridge Ware – A Cedar Lined Cigarette Box c1925

Description

Heading : Tunbridge Ware – A Cedar Lined Cigarette Box c1925
Date : 1924-1927
Period : Edwardian
Origin : Tunbridge Wells
Decoration : A rather indistinct floral mosaic set within tesserated reserves. continuous key-lines and a five-square geometric border to the lid; sides and base plain walnut veneer; internally – an unlined cedar sleeve; stamped to the inside of the lid with the Tunbridge Wells Manufacturing Co Ltd trademark
Size : 11.9 x 9.3 x 4.3 cm
Condition : Excellent – one missing tile. bumps to the corners and a very small nick to one edge
Restoration : none
Weight :  106 grams

Notes : this would appear to be either item 108 or 126 (probably the latter) from the TWMCo Ltd catalogue. which sold for 8’6d and 12’6d respectively