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Click here to subscribeA print decorated and inlaid rosewood Tunbridge ware rectangular box, diamond boxwood escutcheon, the lid with an untitled cut corner monochrome print of a villa style house within a painted border and an outer mosaic and line border, compartmentalised interior in original red paper, 23 x 13 x 6cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A very rare whitewood paint decorated and labelled Tunbridge ware travelling inkwell, sander and box in the form of a cottage with retailer's label, the circular box base with black on white oval printed label 'Palmer and Sons, Pen Cutters, East Grinstead', below a circular cottage with door, bird cage, trellis pattern window and foliage unscrewing at the base to reveal a sander, the 'thatched' circular roof with open chimney allowing access to the glass inkwell below, 6.2cms dia. at base, 11.5cms high. ) Two photographs of trade cards for Palmer and Sons are in the Banks collection of Trade Cards (pamphlets) held by the British Museum, D.2.443 and D.2.454, where Palmer and Sons are recorded as 1800 - (fl.c). These are extensive advertisement for the business as well as poems relating to their wares, with extensive claim of British and Foreign Monarchs patronage, i.e. 'Pens The same as made for His Majesty's Private Use', Thomas Palmer, Post Master, Printer and Stationer, at East Grinstead, Sussex'. From the collection of Ann Wick
Tunbridge Ware from the Collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen, author of 'Tunbridge Ware and Related European Decorative Woodwares'. Lots 1 to 127 References are from the Third Revised Edition 2001 - 'The Blue Book'. The Painted, Inlaid and Print Decorated Wares A large early Tunbridge ware ink and print decorated rosewood sewing box of sarcophagol form, the sides with a convex mould in stylised floral penwork each within a diamond pattern painted border, the lid with conforming decoration and centred by a rectangular colour print of a basket of flowers on a table top, internally titled 'Summer', gilt brass basket of fruit ring side handles, leaf decorated gilt brass feet (a little misshapen). The lid interior in ruched pink silk over a whitewood, compartmentalised tray in original pink paper with various fittings including a pair of pen work decorated boxes with sliding lids, reel tray, lidded spool compartment, box form pin cushion and silk covered tool lid, 34.5 x 28 x 18.5cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A whitewood medallion decorated and inlaid Tunbridge ware rectangular playing card box, the sides with simple line decoration and with pointed oval wooden escutcheon, the lid in burr yew with a central oval colour print medallion of a cherub playing a lyre seated on a lion within an inlaid oval border and an outer line border, compartmentalised interior in original pink paper, 22.5 x 13.2 x 6.4cms. PLEASE NOTE: The playing cards in this box are reproduction Robert Bleasdale † Boxes with these distinctive medallion prints are attributable to John Robinson operating from Robinsons Manufactory No. 53 Piccadilly and Tunbridge Wells. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A rosewood Tunbridge ware book retainer labelled for Thomas Barton, rectangular canted plinth base with geometric mosaic to three sides, the other in plain rosewood, cut corner top hinged ends, one in cube work the other in floral mosaic, both within cross form mosaic borders, the base with unusual printed label 'From T. Barton's Tunbridge Ware', 37 x 18.5 x 17.5cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A whitewood paint, print and label decorated Tunbridge ware sewing box of rectangular form, the sides with black line decoration, the front with a diamond form black on green label 'A Brighton Gift', the pin hinge lid with a rectangular colour print titled 'East Front Of The Pavilion, Brighton', within simulated rosewood and line borders, the compartmentalised interior in original pink paper, 17.5 x 11 x 5cms. From the collection of Ann Wick
A rare whitewood paint and label decorated Tunbridge ware tape measure in the form of a circular thatched cottage, of cylinder form, well detailed with canopied door, arched bar glazed window, trees, foliage, a lady with parasol and a military gentleman, above the door a pointed oval black on red printed label 'A Tunbridge Wells Gift', domed thatched roof with chimney winding finial, the tape neatly inked in ins. but a replacement, otherwise near mint, 2.7cms high. From the collection of Ann Wick
A rosewood Tunbridge ware tea caddy, of rectangular form, the sides with a band of floral mosaic (small patch of rosewood replaced front right), the lid with a panel of floral mosaic within geometric mosaic borders, the interior with two rosewood mosaic bordered lids with original paper linings, 21.6 x 11.5 x 11.5cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A rare whitewood paint and label decorated Tunbridge ware bee skep pin cushion, the skep with bone finial, the interior with original plum velvet pin stuck cushion, the base with a black on red circular printed label 'A Tunbridge Gift', 3.7cms dia., 4.5cms high. From the collection of Ann Wick
Two inlaid Tunbridge ware rectangular harewood boxes, both formerly embellished with prints to the domed lids comprising an example with pointed oval boxwood escutcheon, the lid with line border, internal print title 'Donaldson's Library, Brighton, Published by Geo. Wise ….', interior in old green paper, heavily worn, 15.4cms, the other with replacement ivorine escutcheon, 15.2cms. (2) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Four small print decorated and inlaid Tunbridge ware rectangular boxes, comprising a rosewood and boxwood strung example. The domed lid with an untitled rectangular colour print possibly of East Cliffe Lodge, Ramsgate, within a painted border and outer crossbanded and line border, original paper lining, 15cms, another in whitewood the lid with a print of Brighton Pavilion, original paper lining, 14cms, another in whitewood, the yew wood veneered top with a circular colour print of boats with Brighton beyond, in painted black and gilt border with outer line inlaid border, interior relined, 13cms, and another in whitewood, the veneered lid with a circular print of a pair of buildings (possibly Margate signal office) above cliffs, in painted black and gilt border and outer crossbanded and line border, original paper lining, 13.1cms. (4) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A rosewood Tunbridge ware sewing box, of rectangular form, the front with a narrow border of geometric mosaic (small edge areas with filler), the lid with a mosaic and marquetry inset of Eridge Castle with a broad mosaic border of stylised flowers, interior in stained and worn original paper, tray lacking, one hinge replaced, 23.5 x 18.2 x 10cms. ) Illustrated Austen(B), Tunbridge Ware, page 107, and text suggesting a date of circa. 1845, and an attribution to Humphrey Burrows the Elder. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Two whitewood paint decorated Tunbridge ware sewing clamps, comprising a book frame example the circular top incorporating pin cushion, two thread reels and a tape measure (tape lacking), 14.5cms, and another with rectangular floral painted pin cushion mount, the frame incorporating a pillar with black on red printed label 'A Margate Gift', 11.5cms high. (2) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A whitewood paint and print decorated Tunbridge ware sewing box of rectangular tapering form, the sides painted with flowers and leaves, the domed lid with an oval colour print titled internally 'Dandelion Tower, near Margate, Published at Wises Manufactory Tunbridge Town', within a conforming floral painted border. The interior in original pink paper with a whitewood compartmentalised tray, the swing carrying handle delicately painted with flowers, 15 x 13 x 9.5cms, 14cms with handle up. From the collection of Ann Wick
A rosewood Tunbridge ware book slide of rectangular form, hinged curved top ends, one with inset mosaic panel of Netley Abbey ruin, the other Eridge Castle, both with geometric mosaic edge borders, 33 x 16 x 15.5cms, closed. ) Illustrated Austen(B), Tunbridge Ware, page 161, top right. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A whitewood print and paint decorated Tunbridge ware rectangular box, plain sides, one end with pointed oval wooden escutcheon, the sliding lid with a cut corner colour print titled internally 'The Baths and Part of the Parade, Tonbridge', within a grey and black painted outer border, interior in original pink paper, 25 x 11.5 x 9cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A rosewood, inlaid and print decorated Tunbridge ware playing card and counter box by Wise, of elongated octagonal form, pointed oval boxwood escutcheon and boxwood line edges, the lid with a cut corner rectangular colour print titled internally 'The Pavilion at Brighton, Pub.d. at Wise's Manufactory, Tonbridge', (Ford 401 circa 1810), within typical gilt and black painted border and with an outer geometric, cross banded and line edge. The four compartment interior in original pink paper, with key, 18.2 x 15.5 x 5.2cms. From the collection of Ann Wick
Two Tunbridge ware square form boxes, comprising a burr veneered example, the sides with floral mosaic below a cushion lid with inset floral mosaic and conforming border, interior in original crimson silk, 15 x 15 x 7.5cms, the other in rosewood, the pin hinge lid with a central panel of floral mosaic within a border of geometric mosaic, original fancy paper lining, 15 x 15 x 5.5cms. (2) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Four charming whitewood paint and label decorated small Tunbridge ware boxes, comprising three cylinder coloured line decorated examples, one with circular black on white printed label 'A Trifle From London', 3cms dia., 3.4cms high, another 'A Tunbridge Wells Gift', to a domed top, 4cms dia., 3cms high, another with black on green diamond form printed label 'A Fathers Gift', 3cms dia., 3.6cms high, and a square box housing a complete Tangram puzzle, the simulated rosewood sliding lid with an oval black on green printed label 'A Worthing Gift', 4.7cms. (4) From the collection of Ann Wick
Four whitewood variously decorated Tunbridge ware pin cushions, comprising a cylinder box form example in burnt wood to simulate tortoiseshell with a circular colour print titled 'Brighton Palace', (slight loss), 7.5cms high, a small floral painted circular pin cushion originally with twin handles, 4cms dia., another on circular screw top box base, the sides with trailing leaves and flowers and with black on red painted label 'A trifle from Margate', 6.5cms dia., and a cylinder box form pin cushion with ring painted decoration, the domed lid with pointed oval printed label 'A Token Of Love', 4.5cms dia. (4) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Tunbridge ware, sewing, five pieces, comprising a rectangular rosewood box, the lid inscribed in mosaic 'Needles', base with stamp for TWMCL, 6cms, a rosewood rib turned cylinder tape measure with stick ware overhanging top, tape within, 4.5cms, a rectangular needle book, one side with mosaic butterfly, the other in flowers, spine very worn, 5.7cms, and two stick ware thread winders, 4.2 and 4.5cms. (5) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A Tunbridge ware ebony card and cribbage box, probably Thomas Barton, the sides with a band of floral mosaic and with stick ware button escutcheon, the lid with a panel of scrolling leaf mosaic within marker panels and a narrow border of geometric mosaic, interior in original fancy paper with compartments for playing cards and markers, 25.5.x 9 x 5.5cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A Tunbridge ware rosewood sewing box of sarcophagol form, the front and sides with panels of cube work within stick ware borders, the back in yew wood within conforming stick ware borders. The lid with a raised panel of cube work within a border of stick ware and a broader slanting border of stick ware, filling to a few small areas on corners, the lid interior veneered in yew wood within a border of stick ware, the lower section lined in original paper, tray and bun feet lacking, 29 x 23.5 x 10.5cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Two whitewood Tunbridge ware pin cushions, comprising a box form example of tapering cylinder form with coloured line decoration and with a circular black on grey printed label 'Present From Worthing', the domed overhanging lid with a colour print of a terrace and signed 'Jno James', original velvet pin cushion, 4.5cms max. dia., 4.5cms high, and a barrel form double ended pin cushion with coloured line decoration, plum velvet infills, cord suspension, 5cms. (2) From the collection of Ann Wick
A rare penwork and mosaic Tunbridge ware box, of rectangular form, probably commemorating the Coronation of William IV, 1831, and attributed to George Wise, the front and sides in pen work, the former centred by a crown within leaf scrolls and geometric borders, the sides and back with panels of flowers, the lid centred by a mosaic panel of a butterfly within outer panels and borders of stick ware within a concave moulding with geometric pen work over trellis panels, raised on four rosewood bun feet, some decoration refreshed, the interior in old but later green velvet, the lock stamped 'GR', 23 x 17.8 x 13cms. Brian Austen wrote at some length on this box in his article 'Tunbridge Wares with Royal Connections', Furniture History Society Newsletter No. 198, May 2015, reprinted in our 23rd November 2022 catalogue. He suggests a connection between this box and another in Tunbridge Wells Museum which commemorates the Coronation of George IV, the pen work element on this box attributed to E. Connard, who worked for Wise. If the date of 1831 is accepted then the box would be the earliest dateable example of the 'new' tessellated Tunbridge ware known. George Wise who opened his new showroom at 11 Calverley Promenade in 1832 issued a handbill that stated he was 'Original Manufacturer of the Fashionable Mosaic and Inlaid Tunbridge Wares'. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A print decorated and inlaid rosewood Tunbridge ware box of sarcophagol form, with diamond boxwood escutcheon, boxwood line edges, the domed lid with an untitled cut corner rectangular colour print of the North Foreland light house within a feather painted border and an outer feather and line inlaid border, interior relined, tray lacking divisions, 20 x 12.8 x 10cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A whitewood colour map decorated Tunbridge ware cylinder box, plain black line painted body, the circular screw lid with a circular colour map titled internally 'A Map Of The County Of Sussex' showing the coast line from Selsea Bill to Winchelsea set within black circle borders and an outer painted dash border. The interior in original pink paper, the lower section with a distinctive black and green chequer printed edge border, 6.4cms dia., 3.5cms high. From the collection of Ann Wick
A whitewood, print and paint decorated Tunbridge ware box, of rectangular form, plain sides, the pin hinge lid with a titled colour print 'Bank of England From Bartholomew Lane' within a blue painted floral and leaf border and an outer black dash border, interior in original pink paper but lacking divisions, old indistinct ink inscription to base, 20 x 12.5 x 5cms.
Nine pieces of whitewood Tunbridge ware, comprising a cylinder ring painted scroll holder containing 'Darton's Pocket Tablet of Chronology - From The Creation of The World to 1815 - Printed For W. Darton Jun. 58……', numerous small losses and repairs to the scroll, 10.5cms high, a set of four floral painted counter trays, 9.2 x 7.5cms, a ring painted cylinder pencil case, 17.5cms, a ring painted scent bottle case with circular printed label 'A Tunbridge Gift', 5cms, a ring painted cylinder go to bed with worn printed circular label, 6cms high, and a circular cashew box with rotating lid and ring painted decoration, 7.5cms. (9) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Tunbridge ware, reference books and articles, comprising Austen(B), Tunbridge Ware, 1989, 1st edn., with dust wrapper, mint, Rockley(H), Topographical Tunbridge Ware, 2012, Gill(M.A.V.), Shire Album Tunbridge Ware, an article on Tunbridge ware from The Windsor Magazine, 1898, and four newspaper cuttings, one relating to Robert Vorley, one with photograph of Len Garrett. (Qty)
Tunbridge ware sewing, four pieces comprising a stick ware egg form thimble case, 4.5 cms, a rosewood cylinder waxer with stick ware ends,2.2 cms, a rosewood disc form pin cushion with stick ware ends and turned bine hanging mount, 3.3 cms and a cylinder form stick ware pin cushion, 4.5 cms From the collection of Joan Wallis
Tunbridge ware, eight pieces, comprising a papier mache spectacle case, one side inset with a panel of cube work, 15.8cms, a rosewood salve pot with stick ware lid, complete with glass liner, 3.5cms, a rosewood circular box with stick ware lid, 4.5cms, a ring stand with stick ware circular base, 4.8cms, two geometric mosaic brooches, another circular in stick ware, 3.2cms, and a small brush with floral mosaic handle, 8cms. (8) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Two whitewood print and paint decorated Tunbridge ware rectangular boxes, comprising a small format sewing box, the lid veneered and with a cut corner colour print titled internally 'Geography' within a black and gold painted border and an outer inlaid border, compartmentalised interior in original pink paper, 17.5cms, and a reel box, the sliding lid with a print of two children within polychrome painted borders, compartmentalised interior in original red paper, 16.5cms. (2) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Two whitewood paint and label decorated Tunbridge ware sewing accessories, comprising a cylinder needle case with coloured line decoration and a black on red rectangular printed label 'A Brighton Gift', 11cms, and a combination tape measure and reel case of tapering cylinder form with coloured line decoration and a black on green circular label 'A Trifle From Worthing', the upper section with diminutive four division tapering reel, the lower section with the complete yellow silk tape measure hand inked in nails and with original end stop. (2) From the collection of Ann Wick
Tunbridge ware, sewing, five pieces, comprising a rectangular box with geometric mosaic sides below a pin cushion top, 6.2cms, a stick ware pin wheel, 4.5cms, a stick ware girdle form double ended pin cushion, 5cms, a disc form stick ware pin cushion, 5cms, and stick ware cylinder form pin cushion, 5.5cms. (5) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Tunbridge ware, six pieces, comprising a rosewood sarcophagol form box with pin cushion lid, the sides with two bands of geometric mosaic, raised on bun feet, 14cms, a rosewood floral mosaic ruler, 15.2cms, a small rosewood rectangular box, the lid in stick ware and mosaic, 5.7cms, an octagonal mosaic decorated go to bed with striker base, 4.5cms high, a mosaic and cube decorated rectangular box, 6.2cms, and a whitewood painted box, the sliding lid with a figure by a church and cottage, 7.6cms. (7) ) The penultimate with a pencil inscription within lid 'Arbutus Wood From Killarney June 1890 WLW'. From the collection of Joan Wallis
A rare whitewood print and paint decorated Tunbridge ware circular cribbage board box, the domed lid with an untitled view of Brighton Pavilion with elegant figures to the fore within painted borders incorporating peg panels, on circular box form base, 8.5cms dia. From the collection of Ann Wick
Two rosewood Tunbridge ware rectangular boxes both labelled, comprising an example with plain rosewood sides, stick ware escutcheon, the lid with a panel of floral mosaic within a geometric mosaic border, interior in original fancy paper, the base with label 'Edmund Nye …', 23cms, the other similar but the lid in four panels of stick ware within a cross banded and chequer inlay line, original plain paper lining, base with label 'R. Turner's, Perfumery ….. Fancy Warehouse, Aldborough', 23cms. (2) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Eight various whitewood paint decorated Tunbridge ware sewing accessories, comprising two thimble barrels, anothre thimble egg with crude hand written label 'A Gift From Bath', three ring painted cylinder tape measure, all with incomplete tapes and an acorn pin poppet. (8) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A rosewood Tunbridge ware sewing box, of rectangular form, the concave sides with a band of floral mosaic, the cushion form lid with a photographic view of the coast (probably the Isle of Wight), within a border of floral mosaic, the interior in worn red silk, complete with key, 20 x 14.8 x 10cms.
Tunbridge ware, six pieces, comprising a rosewood cylinder box internally labelled 'T. Barton late Nye …..', with overhanging stick ware top, 4.7cms high, a rosewood circular box with stick ware lid, 6.5cms dia., a turned stick ware vesta with striker base, 4.7cms high, a rib turned rosewood cylinder box with stick ware lid, 4cms high, a small stick ware circular box, 2.5cms, and a rosewood tangram puzzle box with stick ware top complete with puzzle, some pieces replaced, 5 x 4.7cms. (6) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Tunbridge ware, three various boxes, comprising an ebony rectangular ring box, possibly Thomas Barton, mosaic banded sides below a floral mosaic lid, velvet interior with divisions, 8.6cms, a rosewood rectangular box with floral mosaic lid, ink inscription '….. 1880', 11.2cms, and a mosaic decorated tangram box with puzzle, 4.7cms sq. (3) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Three whitewood paint decorated Tunbridge ware sewing accessories, all with coloured line decoration, comprising a cylinder form knitting Nancy with triple spike top, near mint, 12.5cms, a six division reel form box, three dividers with small chips, 16cms, and a cylinder and acorn needle / thimble case, 11.8cms. (3) From the collection of Ann Wick
A coromandel wood Tunbridge ware dome top netting box of rectangular form labelled for Thomas Barton, the sides with a broad band of floral mosaic, the lid with a mosaic panel of flowers within a geometric mosaic border, interior in original watered blue silk, the base with printed label 'T. Barton Late Nye ….', 24.2 x 10 x 8.5cms. ) Illustrated Austen(B), Tunbridge Ware, opposite page 160, plate 24. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
Four whitewood print and paint decorated Tunbridge ware circular boxes, comprising a bulbous body example, the domed lid with untitled colour print of Brighton Pavilion within painted surround, 5.5cms dia., a domed circular box, one side with untitled colour print of Brighton Pavilion, the obverse with damaged print of the Marine Parade, 6cms dia., a ring painted cylinder box, the lid with untitled circular colour print of Brighton Pavilion, 3.7cms, and a salve pot with ring painted decoration, the domed lid with untitled colour print of Brighton Pavilion, complete with ceramic liner, 3.7cms dia. (4) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A whitewood paint decorated cottage turret form Tunbridge ware tape measure and a similar needle case, the tape measure of cylinder form neatly painted with canopied door, diamond trellis windows and vegetation below crenelations centred by a winding finial, the complete tape hand inked in ins. but later, otherwise near mint, 3.5cms, the cylinder needle case of similar form and decoration, one crenelation restored, 6.2cms. (2) From the collection of Ann Wick
A disc form map and label decorated Tunbridge ware pin cushion, on ribbon suspension, one side with a circular colour map, depicting the coast line from Sand Shellnefs to Weft Gate B, the obverse with a black on red circular printed label 'This Margate Gift I Beg You'l Take And Keep it for The Donors Sake', 5.3cms dia. From the collection of Ann Wick
A whitewood colour map decorated Tunbridge ware box, of rectangular form, plain sides, the sliding lid with a circular coloured map titled to the underside of the lid 'Five Miles Round Bath', the map within a black circle set on a rectangular brown ground within black line borders and an outer inlaid rope border, 8.5 x 6.5 x 5.2cms. From the collection of Ann Wick
A whitewood colour map decorated Tunbridge ware cylinder box, plain sides, the lid with an untitled circular colour map of the coast line and South Downs from Coppers Gap to Chin Gap, within blue and red painted circle borders, the interior unlined, the lid with mirror, 5.2cms dia., 2.9cms high. From the collection of Ann Wick
A rare Tunbridge ware Thames Tunnel rosewood sovereign ball, with six roundels, five executed in mosaic, one containing a gilt metal medallion commemorating 'The Thames Tunnel Opening 1842', with a view of the tunnel entrance, inner cylinder a little loose, 4cms dia. The Thames Tunnel was officially opened on the 25th March 1843 and became an instant tourist attraction receiving fifty thousand visitors on its opening day. Writing in 1852, William Allen Drew described the tunnel, 'The arches are lighted with gas burners that make it as bright as the sun; and the avenues are always crowded with a moving throng of men, women and children, examining the structure of the Tunnel, or inspecting the fancy wares, toys, etc., displayed by the arch-Pooking girls of these arches (….), it is impossible to pass through without purchasing some curiosity. Most of the articles are labelled 'Bought in the Thames Tunnel' - 'a present from the Thames Tunnel'. ) For a Tunbridge ware box with a circular printed label with a view of the Thames Tunnel encircled by the inscription '1300 feet long ….. opened 25th day of March 1843' see Bleasdales sale 24th November 2021, lot 85.
Tunbridge ware, three various boxes, comprising a rectangular box with floral mosaic lid, 7.7cms, a rosewood rectangular go to bed box with mosaic lid, internal label 'Edmund Nye Manufacturer …..', striker base, bone match mount, 6cms, and a rosewood tangram puzzle box with stick ware lid, complete with puzzle, some pieces replaced, 5cms sq. (3) From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
A fine coromandel wood Tunbridge ware cribbage box of rectangular form, labelled for Thomas Barton, the sides with a distinctive and colourful mosaic border incorporating crosses, the lid with a fine panel of floral mosaic within peg marker and inlaid borders, interior in original red paper, a little worn and with five compartments for cards and pegs, labelled to base 'T. Barton Late Nye..', 28.5 x 12.2 x 5.5cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
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