Tunbridge Ware Trinket Box With Secret Compartment c1870

Description

Heading : Tunbridge ware trinket box
Date : c1870
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells. Kent
Decoration : Central foliate tesselated mosaic within a geometric border. The box open via sliding the upper panel – the handle is rather misleading in this regard as it’s placement suggests the box is pin-hinged. There is a secret compartment in the base
Size :  8.4×5.9x3cm
Condition : Excellent. minimal wear. no tesserae losses. one very small area of lifting.
Restoration : None
Weight : 72 grams