Description
Heading : Tunbridge ware tea caddy with view of Dover Castle by Robert Licence of Dover c1870
Date : c1870
Period : Victoria
Origin : Dover, Kent
Decoration : Central mosaic of Dover castle – the image originally by Hollamby. Foliate banding to cover with geometric banding to side panels – all within keylines. Floral banding to main body also within keylines. Robert Licence label to base. Interior with two compartments.
Size : 24.3×13.6cm, 15.3cm height
Condition : Excellent, minor wear and lifting commensurate with age. Foil lining worn and likely not original.
Restoration : As above, lining probably not original.
Weight : 808 grams
This is the first Robert Licence piece we have offered for sale. He is a scarce maker, and indeed a part timer, splitting his time between Tunbridge ware manufacturing and being a librarian.
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