Tunbridge Ware Rosewood Trinket Box by Edmund Nye c1860

Description

Heading : Tunbridge Ware rosewood trinket box by Edmund Nye c1860
Date : Hallmarked in XX For MrX
Period : Victoria
Origin : Royal Tunbridge Wells England
Decoration : Floral panel to lid with geometric border
Size :  Height 4.5cm. length 11.5cm. depth 8.2cm
Condition : Excellent exterior. stained paper liner. name handwriting inside lid
Restoration : None
Weight :  117 grams 

A useful sized trinket box of classic design made in the mid 19th century by Edmund Nye.  Alongside designer Thomas Barton. Nye was one of the main manufacturers of Tunbridge Ware during this period and the pair shared a workshop in Mount Ephraim. Royal Tunbridge Wells.  The premises now carries a heritage plaque commemorating the factory.

The base of the box carries a partial label from Edmund Nye.