Rare Georgian Tunbridge Ware sewing box modelled as a painted folk cottage, crafted in sycamore with original lined interior and removable tray, circa 1800.
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Tunbridge Ware Folk House Sewing Box
From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this rare Tunbridge Ware Cottage Sewing Box dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
The sewing box is of rectangular form and crafted from sycamore wood, modelled as a naïve folk cottage with an apex roof and chimney. The exterior is hand painted with charming architectural and landscape details, including leaded windows, a central front door, a rear stable door with surrounding trees, foliage, and flowers. The front elevation features a painted open window discreetly concealing the escutcheon, while the sides show grassy mounds and the rear depicts a rake leaning against the wall.
When opened, the cottage reveals its original pink paper lined interior with fitted compartments for sewing tools and accoutrements. A removable tray provides organised storage and lifts out to access the larger compartment beneath.
This is a scarce early example of Tunbridge Ware, representing the painted folk tradition associated with the Georgian period. Later Tunbridge Ware is more commonly recognised for its intricate mosaic inlays, making this earlier painted form particularly desirable.
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DETAILS
Stock Number:
501110
Dimensions:
Width: 18.5
Depth: 11.5
Height: 14
Place of origin:
England UK
Date of manufacture:
Circa 1800
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