Tunbridge Ware Rosewood Pen Box By Thomas Barton c1860

Description

Heading : Tunbridge Ware rosewood box possibly by Thomas Barton c1860
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells England
Decoration : Central floral panel
Size :  length 16.8cm width 6cm 3.8cm
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight :  125 grams

Tunbridge Ware became synonymous with the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in the 19th century as wealthy tourists flocked to take the waters. promenade along The Walks. now known as The Pantiles. and enjoy the local sights.  The intricate tesserae designs became more and more elaborate and manufacturers such as Thomas Barton. Edmund Nye and Henry Hollamby applied them to every manner of usable and attractive objects.

This example. although unlabelled. was most probably made by Thomas Barton of Mount Ephraim.