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Dome Topped Stationary Box

From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Coromandel Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box. The Stationary Box is veneered to the exterior in exotic Coromandel with a domed lid featuring a heavily inlaid scene of Tonbridge Castle and a tapered body down to a flared base. The exterior of the body is decorated with a framed banding of flowers and finished with a circular Mother of Pearl escutcheon to the front. When opened the box reveals a floral paper lining with multiple partitions for documents, letters and writing implements along with a light green silk to the inside of the lid with a vertical strip for storing pens. The lock no longer works but we will include a key and tassel for decorative purposes. Stationary Box dates to the late 19th century Victorian period circa 1875.

Tunbridge Ware Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge in Kent, England became popular in the 17th Century for their therapeutic waters. By the 18th century, Tunbridge Wells was a hugely popular Spa resort. Shops and stalls were set up to sell local work of distinction to visitors as souvenirs. Many of the original boxes were decorated with all sorts of different kinds of designs. Many of the Tunbridge boxes had a central image with views of castles, churches, pavilions, animals, country scenes and sometimes people, such as the Young Prince of Wales. These were surrounded by a variety of bandings and panels of floral and geometric designs. Tunbridge Ware items originate from the beautiful spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent. We always have a very good selection which showcases the techniques of tessellated mosaic, stick ware, perspective cube mosaic, vandyke and painted pen work. We always have a selection of artworks and pieces which showcase the techniques of tessellated mosaics, stick ware, perspective cube mosaics, vandykes and painted pens.

Coromandel is a valuable wood found in India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia. It has a contrasting hazel-brown colour with black grain. It is a dense, heavy wood that is so popular it has been logged to extinction over the last few hundred years. This makes Calamander pieces even more special.

Every purchase made from Mark Goodger Antiques is accompanied by a comprehensive suite of documents to ensure your satisfaction and peace of mind. This includes our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen item, and an independent invoice for insurance purposes. Additionally, your purchase is protected by our no-hassle, money-back policy, and your item will be fully insured during the shipping process to safeguard against damage or loss.

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