A Tunbridge Ware Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Rounded, flat-ended lid and mosaic depicting Roses & Poppies c1870

Description

Heading : Tunbridge Ware – Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Rounded. flat-ended lid and mosaic depicting Roses & Poppies
Date : c1870
Period : Victorian
Origin : Tunbridge Wells
Decoration : Has a floral frieze to all four sides on the lower half of the body; the hinged lid features a geometric band. again around all four sides; the rounded and flat-ended lid has an oak-leaf frame bounded with thin striped keylines. surrounding a classic floral Tunbridge Ware “Berlin Woolwork” image featuring a rose and poppy in full bloom. numerous buds and foliage. The lids of both internal compartments have 6mm geometric bands to all four edges and small turned handles.
Size : 114mm high – 205mm wide – 130mm deep 
Condition : Very good with regard to tile completeness – a very few missing individuals; one patch of two or three contiguous losses within the body frieze; very slight bumps and bruises to the edges. entirely commensurate with age; a single. 1 x 40mm scar across the body frieze – no tile loss; interior smart and clean; working lock with key. 
Restoration : Professionally cleaned and polished
Weight : 506g

Notes : Pieces of this style are generally attributed to Henry Hollamby – in this instance. more so than usual by way of the oak-leaf border; we have not carried out our own research to verify this to date. but will be pleased to do so if you wish to have confirmation or otherwise prior to purchase.