Tunbridge Ware – Early 19th Century Marquetry Sewing Box

Description

Heading : Tunbridge Ware – Early 19th Century Marquetry Sewing Box
Date : 1820-1830
Period : George III – William IV
Origin : England. probably Tunbridge Wells
Decoration : Vandyke marquetry band. Geometric parquetry band on the rounded. flat-ended lid
Size :  Height 15.6cms to top of dome. 19.4 cms x 23.8cms
Condition : Excellent. Two small and very minor losses in the Vandyke pattern veneers
Restoration : Professionally cleaned and polished. A key has been added and fitted
Weight :  1112grams

This is absolute stunning. There are no fewer that eight different colours within the design from mahogany. rosewood. green oak. cherry. teak and boxwood and other fruitwoods.