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Simulated rosewood tunbridge ware sewing basket with a print of Brighton Pavilion on the top with a painted chequered border. This delightful tunbridge ware sewing box has a shaped carry handle with a ribbon pull to lift the lid and reveals its pink paper lining all contempory to the sewing basket and features four compartments for storing cotton spools and other sewing related items. To the front it has drawer with a turned wooden handle and lined in the same paper.

All our items come with authentication certificate with image, as well as our latest catalogue, care instructions and separate invoice for insurance purposes. On top of this our items come with 14 day no quibble money back guarantee and are all fully insured for when shipping.

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.

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