A collection of three fine 19th century English Tunbridge Ware pieces, comprising a cabinet, an extending bookcase and a glove box with exceptional mosaic marquetry.
A beautiful collection of three fine 19th century English Tunbridge Ware pieces, comprising a cabinet, an extending bookcase and a glove box. Each piece is finely veneered in rosewood and decorated with exceptional mosaic marquetry, displaying the remarkable craftsmanship for which the workshops of Tunbridge Wells became renowned throughout the Victorian period.
The cabinet is richly ornamented with geometric cube work and delicate floral mosaic panels, enclosing a fitted interior with an arrangement of small drawers. The extending bookcase combines elegant proportions with practical design and refined decoration, while the glove box is embellished with beautifully executed geometric mosaic panels, demonstrating the extraordinary precision achieved by the Tunbridge craftsmen.
Together, these three pieces illustrate the diversity and refinement of English Tunbridge Ware. They retain excellent colour, crisp detail and a beautiful warm patina, making them an attractive and decorative group for both collectors and admirers of fine Victorian craftsmanship.