Tunbridge Ware Handkerchief Box with Floral Mosaic c1865

Description

Heading : Tunbridge ware trinket box
Date : c1865
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells. Kent
Decoration : Central floral mosaic within keylines. naturalistic border also within keylines. Side panels decorated with geometric chain like band. Marble paper lining to the interior.
Size :  15.3×15.3cm. 6cm height
Condition : There are a number of areas of lifting to the central panel as well as some splits. Genral wear and tear throughout including fine scratches . Working lock and key
Restoration : The interior has been relined. there has been a new screw placed in one of the hinges.  a small loss has been replaced to the back corner of the box
Weight :  295 grams

This is probably a Thomas Barton design from either just before or after he took over Edmund Nye’s business.