Tunbridge Ware Box Whitewood Caddy Antique Collectable Treen Rare 200 Year Old
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18620001 | Style/ Period: Georgian |
| Sub-Type: whitewood | Age: 1800-1849 |
| Featured Refinements: Tunbridge Ware Box | Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware |
Tunbridge ware RARE 200 YEAR ANTIQUE WHITEWOOD SURVIVOR EARLY TUNBRIDGE 19th C, LOCKABLE TEA CADDY / WORK BOX WITH ORIGINAL LOCK, NOKEY. CADDY SLIDING TOPWITH DECORATED PENWORK AND PRINT.Print dated 1808, probably by George Wise (1779-1869) (ThomasWise’s Nephew who took over the business in 1806). Please see attached photo oforiginal plate print. The print has been previously referenced on the undersideof the lid by somebody with a cutting of the p...icture title; again this looksfairly old. This is one of only eight known early G Wise prints. This exampleis known as the“ TUNBRIDGE CASTLE, the SEAT of MAJOR WOODGATE” Great early whitewoodTunbridgeware example pre 1820sin a used condition commensurable with use and age for this early19TH Century item. There are a number of marks/wear to the sides and top commensurable withuse and age, and the front top edge is slightly missing. However, as can be seenby the patina on the top edge, it has occurred many years ago. Great antique.
Size 10.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 inch (26 x 11 x 9cm high) PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOs.Sold as seen LOW STARTING PRICE. NORESERVE.THIS WILL POSTED ROYAL MAIL, 2nd classSIGNED DELIVERY.Happy bidding Pleasehave a look at my other items for sale, thankyou
