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An early Tunbridge ware print and paint decorated white wood box, of rectangular form with line painted sides, the pin hinge lid with colour print titled 'Chain Pier and Marine Parade, Brighton', with end borders of painted flowers in the Spa style, print with repairs and some over painting to sky, the compartmentalised interior in original blue paper, one internal partition lacking, 23 x 11.5 x 5cms.   Illustrated Austen (B) Tunbridge Ware 3rd edition opposite page 81 col. plate 3. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware dressing table box, of rectangular form raised on four stick ware bun feet, the sloping sides with a broad band of fruiting vine mosaic, the top fitted with a pair of rectangular glass perfume bottles with stoppers (one bottle cracked), divided by a hinged top pin cushion with borders of mosaic revealing a tray, complete with key, 22.5 x 10 x 11cms max. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware box by Edmund Nye, of rectangular form, the pale wood ground with a broad band of scrolling mosaic to the sides, the hinged lid with ivory push button catch and with a fine mirror image medallion mosaic panel within a floral and leaf mosaic border. The interior lined in original distinctive blue and gilt paper, the hinges stamped 'PM and Co Patent', the base with printed paper label 'Edmund Nye Manufacturer.......', 19.7 x 13.5 x 4.3cms.   Ivory Self-declaration Submission Reference Number 68X5K3JL From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware burr walnut box, of rectangular form, the sides with a broad band of unusual geometric mosaic, the lid with a central inset mosaic mirror medallion flanked by mosaic squares all within a geometric mosaic border. The interior later lined in cream silk, the hinges stamped 'PM + Co Mfr', 24 x 9.2 x 6.2cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood box, of rectangular form, the pin hinge lid with a panel of cube work within stick ware border, turned knob chipped, the interior in original duck egg blue paper, 20.5 x 10 x 5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood box with mosaic view of Eridge Castle, the sides with a broad band of floral mosaic, the domed lid with inset mosaic view of Eridge Castle, probably by Alfred Talbot, within a floral mosaic border. The interior lined in original silk with sewing tool provision to lid, 24 x 10.6 x 8cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood writing box, of rectangular form, the plain concave sides below a hinged lid inset with a mosaic flower spray within a broad border of floral mosaic, one corner repaired/filled. The lid interior lined with tooled velvet writing surface the lower compartmentalised section with a tray and lined in bold blue and gold chinoiserie paper with two floral mosaic lids and a glass inkwell with stick ware top, 25 x 19 x 6.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware burr maple rectangular box, the sides with a broad mosaic band of leaf scrolls and cornucopia, the lid with a mosaic panel of acorns and oak leaves within a geometric mosaic border, stick ware button escutcheon. The interior lined in cedar, the lid interior silk lined with provision for sewing tools, 27 x 10.2 x 6.7cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An unusual Tunbridge ware floral painted maple stationery box, of trapezoid form, the front and sides painted with flowers, the curved lid painted with pansies within a border of geometric mosaic. The interior with three downward curving partitions and lined in original gold seaweed pattern red ground paper, 18 x 12.5 x 11.5cms max. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood box labelled for William Upton, of rectangular form, the canted lid with a geometric mosaic border rising to a central mirror medallion mosaic panel within two further borders of geometric mosaic. The interior lined in original green paper, the base with black on green printed inward curving label for 'Wm. Upton Tunbridge Ware Manufacturers, No 5, Kings Road, Brighton', one rosewood base border missing to underside, 25.5 x 15.4 x 8cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An early Tunbridge ware penwork decorated white wood box, of rectangular form, the sides with a bold leaf pattern, the sliding lid with a chinoiserie garden scene with figures, original blue paper lining, one end of box loose, 23 x 11 x 5.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood sewing box, with photographic image, of rectangular form, the concave sides with a band of floral mosaic, the cushion form lid with an untitled coastal photograph within a border of floral and leaf mosaic. The interior lined in diamond stitched silk with pockets, age worn, 21 x 15.5 x 10.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Three Tunbridge ware boxes with photographic images, comprising a rosewood rectangular cut corner example with geometric mosaic borders, the lid with a street scene, 12.5cms, and two mahogany examples comprising a square example with image of ferns and a rectangular example with park and street image, both with ink oval stamps to base 'Knight and Son Bookseller and Stationer Ventnor I.W. ......', one with ink inscription dated 1874, and a note attributing the pieces to the Medhurst Family of Worthing, 6.4 and 8.7cms. (3) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware burr maple box by Thomas Barton, of octagonal form, the sides with a band of distinctive mosaic incorporating crosses in roundels, the lid with a panel of cube work within an outer geometric mosaic border. The interior lined in original leaf pattern paper, the base with printed label 'T. Barton Late Nye.....', 21.5 x 12.2 x 6.3cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood box, of near square form, the sides with a band of sectioned floral mosaic, the front with stick ware button escutcheon, the curved lid with inset mosaic panel of a flower within a floral mosaic border. The interior in original silk and paper, 18 x 17.6 x 7.5cms max. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood stationery box, with mosaic view of Tunbridge Castle, of rectangular form with rosewood sides and circular inlaid wooden escutcheon, the domed lid with an inset mosaic view of Tunbridge Castle attributable to Henry Hollamby within a geometric mosaic border. The interior with three rosewood divisions and old replacement foiled paper, the base with old ink inscription, 21 x 11 x 10.6cms max. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood tea caddy with a fine mosaic and gauge work view of the Eastern Ranges of the State Apartments, Windsor Castle, attributed to George Wise of rectangular form, the front with inset mosaic medallion within a border of broad mosaic, the short sides each with oval fan motif probably covering earlier handle holes. The top with inset mosaic of Windsor Castle within a conforming mosaic border. The lid interior in original red paper, the lower section with neat replacement mahogany divisions, the whole raised on later bun feet, 31 x 16 x 16.5cms.   Illustrated and discussed Furniture History Society Newsletter No 198, May 2015 and reproduced at the front of this catalogue. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware pale rosewood box by Thomas Barton, of rectangular form, the plain sides below a hinged lid centred by an inset floral mosaic within a narrow border of geometric mosaic. Original flower head printed paper interior, the base with oval printed label 'T. Barton, Manufacturer, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells', 18 x 12.7 x 6.2cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A fine Tunbridge ware coromandel wood blotter book, probably by Edmund Nye, the cover with a panel of cube work with ivory dot to each corner within a distinctive post and rail perspective border, leather spine, plain coromandel wood back board, time worn tooled velvet interior, 24 x 29.5cms.   Ivory Self-declaration Submission Reference Number 4TQ69W6D From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware coromandel wood writing box by Thomas Barton, of rectangular form, the sides with a band of floral mosaic, the lid with a panel of cube work within a floral and leaf mosaic border. The lid interior with original tooled velvet writing surface, the lower section lined in original paper, lacking tray and inkwell with a floral mosaic lid lacking knob. The base with printed label 'T. Barton late Nye .......', one rosewood base border missing to one short underside, 26 x 17 x 6.2cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood box, the lid with mosaic panel of a dog, of rectangular form, the sides with a broad band of floral mosaic and a narrow band of geometric mosaic. The lid with inset mosaic panel of a standing dog within two borders of chequer stringing. The interior lined in purple velvet, 18.2 x 9.2 x 7cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A rare Tunbridge ware burr yew wood, inlaid and print decorated writing box incorporating a drawer fitted for artists materials and another for sewing with label for 'Dunnetts Toy and Tunbridge Ware Repository ......', the sloping top with oval colour print titled internally 'Telemachus Relating His Adventures To Calypso' within quartered yew panels and multiple borders. The lid interior in original pale pink paper over a tray fitted with two inkwells with silver plated tops, stamp slant and pen dish before a hinged writing surface in original tooled velvet, the lower section in conforming paper with oval printed label 'Dunnetts Toy and Tunbridge Ware Repository No 3 Cheapside, London'. The sides with brass carrying handles, one fitted with a compartmentalised drawer with ceramic pallet, glass bowl and trays for paint cakes and other accessories. The other drawer fitted for sewing with compartments for reels, thimble, tape, complete with needle book, leather tool board with knife and tweezer earspoon and white wood silk winders, 37 x 32 x 16cms max. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An early Tunbridge ware print decorated and inlaid box by George Wise, of rectangular form veneered in tulip wood, the domed lid with a central cut corner colour print within black and gilt border, titled internally 'Well Walk, Cheltenham, Published at Wise's Manufacturing Tonbridge Town', the print within a cross banded and line inlaid border, original pale red lining paper, a few old worm holes internally, 21 x 13.2 x 9cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An unusual Tunbridge ware pale flecked oak single tea caddy of sarcophagol form, raised on brass ball feet, the front inset with a mosaic panel of a dog at rest, within geometric mosaic border the canted lid with an inset mosaic panel of a bird on a branch within geometric mosaic border. The lid interior in original printed paper over a mosaic bordered lid and foil lined base, male portion of lock bent, 12cms square max/, 13cms high. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An unusual Tunbridge ware yew wood book slide with mosaic views of Eridge Castle and Rusthall Farmhouse, each hinged curved top end with handle hole, over the inset images within geometric mosaic borders. The ends in burr yew wood, the sliding base in grained yew, slight damage to one edge of rule joint, 26.5cms closed, 14cms high. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A good Tunbridge ware rosewood and ebony octagonal basket attributed to Thomas Barton, the curved surround with a broad band of floral mosaic, the centre with an inset mosaic panel of flowers and leaves within a geometric mosaic border. The curved handle with turned mounts and with a band of geometric mosaic, 22.5 x 17cms, with handle raised.   Illustrated Austen(B) Tunbridge Ware 3rd edition, opposite page 160 (25). From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood book slide by Thomas Barton, each hinged end with cut top corners one with a panel of cube work the other a fine mosaic of a floral bouquet within a narrow geometric mosaic border. The base with printed label 'T. Barton Late Nye .....', 27cms closed, 14cms high. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood cribbage box, of rectangular form the sides with a broad band of floral mosaic, the lid with a leaf scroll and flower mosaic border within cribbage board and geometric mosaic border. The interior lined in original trellis leaf paper over a compartmentalised base with two incomplete packs of De La Rue and Co. playing cards both lacking ace of spades, the base with incomplete printed label, 25.5 x 8.8 x 6.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood box, of rectangular form, the front with a stick ware border and circular escutcheon, the lid with a complex mirror image mosaic medallion within twin borders of stick ware. The interior in original blue paper, the whole raised on bun feet, 24 x 15 x 7.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware simulated rosewood 'animal' mosaic book slide, each hinged end with curved top and veneered in burr maple, one with inset mosaic of a butterfly, the other a bird on a branch, 26cms closed, 12.5cms high. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood tea caddy with mosaic view of Muckross Abbey, of rectangular form, the concave sides with a broad band of floral mosaic and a narrow band of geometric mosaic. The cushion form lid with inset mosaic panel of Muckross Abbey attributed to Henry Hollamby within a narrow band of geometric mosaic. The lid interior lined in rosewood over a pair of lids with geometric mosaic borders each with turned knob. Some chips to corners of rosewood, two bun feet only present, 23.2 x 13 x 13cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A fine Tunbridge ware framed panel of Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford upon Avon, attributed to Henry Hollamby, the panel in original Oxford style frame with geometric mosaic, the backing board with fragments of printed label, frame 24 x 21.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An early Tunbridge ware print decorated and inlaid yew wood box attributed to George Wise, plain sides, the domed lid in burr yew with a circular print of two women with a book in a painted oval with black and gilt border within a line inlaid outer border, original orange paper lining, 15.5 x 10.2 x 7.5cms max. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware fiddle rosewood jewellery box with mosaic view of Dover Castle, attributed to Henry Hollamby, the concave sides with a broad band of oak leaves and acorns with stick ware inlaid circular escutcheon, the cushion lid with inset mosaic view of Dover Castle within a border of floral mosaic. The interior in damson velvet with two conforming jewellery trays each with mosaic canted edge, 23.5 x 16 x 10cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood book slide by Thomas Barton, each hinged end with cut corners to the top, one with inset fine mosaic of a flower spray within line borders, the other with a floral bouquet within geometric mosaic border. Printed label to base 'T. Barton Late Nye .....', 27.5cms closed, 14cms high. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An unusual Tunbridge ware pollarded oak box, of rectangular form the sides and front with a broad band of stick ware, the lid with a strip of stick ware within an outer border of stick ware, curved crossbanded rosewood corners, interior stripped of paper, lacking bun feet, 23 x 9 x 6cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A rare early Tunbridge ware rosewood sewing box labelled for 'Cheesman Turner And Tunbridge Ware Manufacturer .......', of rectangular form, plain sides, the front with replacement ivorine diamond form escutcheon. The lid with a panel of cube work within plain rosewood border, the interior in worn silk and paper with a tray lacking divisions. The base with large printed label 'Cheesman, Turner and Tunbridge Ware Manufacturer Wholesale and Retail, No 9 Cranbourn Street, West Street, Brighton......', 25.2 x 19 x 11cms.   Illustrated Austen(B) Tunbridge Ware 3rd edition, opposite page 97 (10a/10b). From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A fine Tunbridge ware ebony box with a mosaic view of Bayham Abbey, attributed to Thomas Barton, of rectangular form, the sides with a band of floral mosaic the front with inlaid circular stick ware escutcheon. The lid with a fine inset mosaic panel of Bayham Abbey within a border of floral mosaic, the interior in pale wood veneer, 23 x 16.5 x 7.7cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware book slide with mosaic views of Muckross Abbey and Carew Castle, each hinged end with curved top, one with inset mosaic view of Muckross Abbey, the other Carew Castle, both within line inlaid borders, 33cms closed, 15.5cms high. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Two Tunbridge ware cribbage bezique boxes and a scarce Tunbridge ware Cavendish whist marker, comprising a walnut Bezique box with Tunbridge ware mosaic panels 'De La Rue's/Bezique', the numbers also in mosaic, pull off lid, the interior with four bone markers, two incomplete packs of De La Rue and Co playing cards and instructions for Polish Bezique, 13 x 8.5 x 6cms, a rosewood hinged cribbage box with floral mosaic panel, 12.5 x 8.2 x 5cms, closed, and a rosewood 'Cavendish Whist Marker 'De La Rue and Co Patentees', in Tunbridge mosaic, 9.4 x 6.4cms. (3) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An early Tunbridge Van Dyke decorated rosewood dressing/jewellery box, of sarcophagol form raised on four bun feet with ring form side handles. The sides with two bands of Van Dykes the lid with a panel of cube work, the lid interior with damaged mirror in velvet frame over a leather and velvet compartmentalised tray, 28.5 x 23.5 x 15cms.   Illustrated Austen(B) Tunbridge Ware 3rd edition opposite page 97 (9). From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood box, of square form, the pin hinge lid with a mosaic panel of flowers within a border of geometric mosaic, the interior in original blue and gold paper, 15cms sq. x 6cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood box, of near square form, the sides with a band of floral mosaic, the lid with a panel of cubes within a geometric mosaic and feather border, the interior lined in original red silk, 15.5 x 15 x 5.8cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An early Tunbridge ware print and pen decorated rectangular box, plain sides the front with oval inset escutcheon, the lid centred by a cut corner colour print titled to the interior 'Tunbridge Castle the Seat Of Major Woodgate', the print set on a brown painted ground within pen or painted lines and feather border. Interior apparently re-lined in blue paper with the title re-applied, 25 x 17.5 x 12.4cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Two Tunbridge ware boxes, comprising a rectangular rosewood example, the sides with an unusual broad band of mosaic below a narrow band of triangles, the lid with inset mirror mosaic panel within multiple borders of unusual mosaic, lock damaged, original pale blue paper lining, 22 x 9 x 5.5cms, and a rectangular rosewood box, the sides with two bands of mosaic (one top end section replaced by mixed veneers), the pull off lid with a fine mirror mosaic panel within a geometric mosaic border, 14.5 x 10.5 x 7.5cms. (2) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware rosewood pen and ink stand, raised on four bun feet, the sloping front with a broad band of floral mosaic below a glass inkwell and pen supports within a border of geometric mosaic, 21.5 x 18.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Two Tunbridge ware cribbage boards, comprising a rosewood example raised on bun feet with a central broad band of floral mosaic, swivel peg container to base, 26 x 9cms, and a similar example in burr yew wood decorated in stick ware, swivel peg cover to base replaced, 24.5 x 8.2cms. (2) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A rare Tunbridge ware rosewood sewing table by William Burrows, the triform base raised on bun feet and with circles and bandings of stick ware to a stepped tapering octagonal pillar with later block re-enforecement to a tapering rosewood sliding work 'bag', the front with inset silk panel within a stick ware surround. The rectangular work box of sarcophagol form extensively decorated with Van Dykes within multiple borders of stick ware, the stepped top with a panel of cube work. The interior lacking silk panel to lid interior and lined in original red paper, the tray lacking internal divisions and bordered in stick ware, the sides in exotic flecked pale wood veneer. Labelled twice 'H. Burrows Manufacturer Tunbridge Wells', some losses and repairs, 52 x 39.5cms max., 81cms high. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A Tunbridge ware visiting card case, of rectangular form with pull off cover, one side with a fine mosaic panel of flowers within geometric mosaic borders, the other in cube work, the edges also in geometric mosaic, 10.5 x 7.2 x 1cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Two Tunbridge ware visiting card cases, comprising a rectangular example with pin hinge lid, of book form each 'cover' with a diamond of stick ware within stick ware borders, the 'spine' also in stick ware, 11.8 x 1.7cms, and a smaller example with pull off cover each side with inset floral mosaic within geometric mosaic border, the edges also in geometric mosaic, 8.4 x 5 x 1cms. (2) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An unusual Tunbridge ware solid rosewood rectangular snuff box in the Scottish style, the wooden hinge lid with a panel of cube work within a rosewood cross banding, 70% of foil lining present, 9.5 x 4 x 2.2cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Two small Tunbridge ware boxes probably by Thomas Barton, comprising a square coromandel wood example the sides with a border of geometric mosaic, the pull off lid with a fine floral mosaic panel within geometric mosaic border, 8cms sq. x 4cms, and a small rectangular coromandel wood box the sides with two bands of geometric mosaic the pull off lid with inset mosaic floral spray, the interior with six original wooden cotton reels secured on a brass rod, 9 x 4 x 3.7cms. (2) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Two small rectangular rosewood boxes by Edmund Nye, the first with pull off lid in stick ware with internal printed label 'Nye Late Fenner and Nye Manufacturer, Tunbridge Wells', 8.8 x 3.3 x 2.2cms, the other with geometric mosaic lid with internal oval stamp 'Edmund Nye Manufacturer, Tunbridge Wells', 6 x 3.5 x 2.2cms. (2) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

A small Tunbridge ware rectangular coromandel wood ring box by T. Burrows, the sides with two bands of narrow geometric mosaic, the pull off lid with a fine panel of miniature cube work within a geometric mosaic border, the velvet lined interior with eight ring compartments, the base with rectangular printed label 'From T. Burrows Manufacturer Tunbridge', 8.7 x 4 x 3.3cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An early Tunbridge ware white wood print and penwork decorated box, of sarcophagol form raised on replacement bun feet and with replacement lion mask brass ring handles. The sides in floral and leaf penwork below a feather border, the canted lid centred by a rectangular monochrome print of Brighton Pavilion with coach and figures to the foreground, within a floral and leaf border. The interior in original blue paper, tray lacking, 24 x 19 x 11cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Two small Tunbridge ware boxes, comprising a rectangular rosewood example, the sides with geometric mosaic banding, the inset lid with a central inset mosaic of a butterfly within a chequer and crossbanded border, 9.5 x 6 x 3cms, and a square rosewood box, the pull off cover with a mosaic panel of a bird amid flowering branches and geometric mosaic border, 6.4cms sq. x 3cms. (2) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

An attractive small Tunbridge ware rosewood rectangular box, the sides with a band of stick ware, the pull off lid with a rectangular mosaic panel of a bird and a squirrel in a tree within a stick ware border, 11.5 x 7 x 3.8cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Two small Tunbridge ware boxes by TWMC, comprising a mahogany rectangular example, the hinged lid with a floral mosaic panel within a geometric mosaic border, ink stamp to lid interior, 11.8 x 9.2 x 4.2cms, and another the domed lid with floral mosaic panel within geometric mosaic border with ink inscription to lid interior 'Rye 21-7-1932', 10.2 x 6.5 x 5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Two small rectangular Tunbridge ware boxes both with oval stamp for Thomas Barton, both with pull off lids, one with floral mosaic lid, 7.4 x 5 x 3cms, the other with geometric mosaic lid, 7.5 x 5 x 2.7cms. (2) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Four small Tunbridge ware boxes with retailers labels, comprising a rectangular example, the inset lid with floral and geometric mosaic with printed label 'From Taylor's Fancy Repository, 27 Kings Road, Brighton', 10 x 6 x 3cms, a small rectangular mosaic decorated box with printed label 'D.H. Greenin Fancy Repository, 20 and 21 East Street, Brighton', 5.7cms, another with stick ware lid with remnants of printed label 'John Phillips Importer of Foreign Toys (22 South St., Worthing)', 10.7cms, and another with floral mosaic lid with oval printed label 'W. Child's Fancy Repository, 51 Kings Road, Corner of Middle Street, Brighton', 5.7cms. (4) From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen