antique tunbridge ware jewellery box by t barton late nye circa 1850

Description

A rosewood veneered Tunbridge ware box by T Barton, the slightly domed top inlaid with a display of roses depicted in micro mosaic, framed by bandings of contrasting light and dark wood and particularly well matched geometric micro mosaic; there is a further banding of Berlin wool work Design encircling the box.
The label reads:
T. BARTON,
Late NYE,
Manufacturer,
MOUNT EPHRAIM,
AND
PARADE
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Barton, Thomas: Apprenticed first to Wise, he joined Nye at about 1836. Very talented both as a designer and business man, he continued Nye's business. He had the good sense to label a lot of his wares. He died in1902 after a very successful life.
Nye, Edmund: Nye was very successful during the first half of the 19th century. He seems to have continued the tradition of Fenner, which was in turn continued by Barton after his death in 1863.
The interior of the box is lined in an amethyst coloured silk lining and the box comes complete with a working key with large tassel.
Excellent condition measuring 9" x 6 1/4" x 2 3/4".
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ITEM ID 35553
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Dimensions

Height = 7 cm (3")
Width = 22.9 cm (9")
Depth = 15.9 cm (6")

Antique Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box by T. Barton, Late Nye Circa 1850

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

35553

Description

A rosewood veneered Tunbridge ware box by T Barton, the slightly domed top inlaid with a display of roses depicted in micro mosaic, framed by bandings of contrasting light and dark wood and particularly well matched geometric micro mosaic; there is a further banding of Berlin wool work Design encircling the box.
The label reads:
T. BARTON,
Late NYE,
Manufacturer,
MOUNT EPHRAIM,
AND
PARADE
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Barton, Thomas: Apprenticed first to Wise, he joined Nye at about 1836. Very talented both as a designer and business man, he continued Nye's business. He had the good sense to label a lot of his wares. He died in1902 after a very successful life.
Nye, Edmund: Nye was very successful during the first half of the 19th century. He seems to have continued the tradition of Fenner, which was in turn continued by Barton after his death in 1863.
The interior of the box is lined in an amethyst coloured silk lining and the box comes complete with a working key with large tassel.
Excellent condition measuring 9" x 6 1/4" x 2 3/4".
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
ITEM ID 35553
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 35553

Dimensions

Height = 7 cm (3")
Width = 22.9 cm (9")
Depth = 15.9 cm (6")

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