Description

A fine quality early C19th Regency period rosewood and parquetry �Tunbridge Ware� specimen wood inlaid top casket or box.containing a collection of exotic sea-shells.
The top composed of various specimens of rare and exotic timbers in a �Tumbling Block� design , including walnut, maple , ebony , palm, satinwood , rosewood and mahogany . The edges all with pale box-wood stringing.
The interior retaining it�s original pink lining paper and having sycamore divisions forming compartments.
The centre of the base having an original oval printed paper retailer�s trade label �Dunnetts , Toy & Tunbridge Ware Repository, No.3 Cheapside , London� . The company sold luxury goods and bijou items (�Toys� ) in addition to fashionable items of Tunbridge Ware.
The underside of the base fitted its original green baize felt lining . Fitted with the original working lock and key .
In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina.
*items featuring this type of parquetry and exotic wood designs were produced as part of an industry centred around Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in Kent during the C18th and C19th centuries.
**a similar box also bearing Dunnetts trade label, without shell collection , sold by Christie�s London 04/10/2011 Sale No. 2385 Lot no .382 �750
H 3.5�
W 11�
D 9�
England c.1810
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 2512