SALE Georgian Figural & Tunbridgeware Inlaid Wood Tea Box

Antiques : By Period, Style : Georgian : Tea Box

 

This is a very early Georgian period tea box with the most extraordinary inlaid wooden peasant scenes. There is loss to the veneer, mostly to the black on the edges and background. The figures are intact. The box still has its original key. It is missing its lining.

The box has a Tunbridgeware style inlay band around the top and bottom, and around the top of the lid. The top of box features a dancing couple. The front has 2 boys with baskets. One side shows a young man sitting on a bale. The other side has a seated woman. The back side appears to show an older couple walking together. Perhaps the scenes represent the stages of life.

The box measures 5.25" x 4.5" x 4". There are condition issues as can be seen in the photos, but the age and quality compensate. This fine old piece deserves to be preserved. Note: there are 2 small pieces of black veneer strips saved inside the box.

Item ID: Atbox308

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