Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box c1870

Description

Heading : Tunbridge ware jewellery box
Date : c1870
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells. Kent
Decoration : Pillow top cover with central floral mosaic within keylines. Cover bordered by foliate band within keylines. Side panels also decorated with floral / foliate banding with keylines. Stickwear escutcheon.
Size :  20.4x14cm. 8cm height
Condition : Excellent. no missing tesserae and minimal wear
Restoration : Professionally polished. the interior tray has been newly made
Weight :  550 grams

Made by Thomas Barton in the early period of his independence following the death of Edmund Nye. Ex Sothebys