Tunbridge Ware – A Ring Tree with Geometric Mosaic Base c1865

Description

Heading : Tunbridge Ware – A Ring Tree with Geometric Mosaic Base 
Date : c1865

Period : Victorian
Origin : Tunbridge Wells; England
Decoration : round geometric mosaic design to the top of the base
Size : 7.6 cm high – base 7.1 cm diameter
Condition : Excellent – one or two missing tiles to the mosaic. otherwise pretty much perfect
Restoration : none
Weight :  20 grams

Notes : the use of a mosaic design. circular in nature. is absolutely consistent with other pieces from the Nye/Barton lineage (especially the latter. who developed the style introduced by his predecessor); very similar designs can be seen on labelled screw-top boxes. compass cases. go-to-beds. sealing waxers and numerous other small items