Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Geometric Stickware c1840

Description

Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with geometric stickware

Date : c1840

Period : Victoria

Origin : Probably Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Decoration : Central diamond panels of stickeware decoration with dentil stringin. Border with geometic stickeware. Side panels with geometric stickware and dentil stringing. Interior with lift out tray containing sewing reels and needles. Rouched vsilk to cover.

Size : Length 21.2cm, width 16cm,  Height 7.5cm

Condition : Three short and fine shrinkage cracks on the cover, otherwise excellent, no losses, working lock and key

Restoration : None

Weight :658 grams

Possibly the work of the Wise manufactory although Friend, Fenner etc are also possible.