TUNBRIDGE WARE (founded c.1700)

W4287

Wood

20.00 cm wide   7.50 cm high   14.20 cm deep

7.87 inches wide  2.95 inches high  5.59 inches deep

A simulated rosewood work basket with a printed view of The Chain Pier & Marine Parade, Brighton to the lid. The interior is lined with original pink paper and has an uncoloured print of The Royal Pavilion to the interior of the lid.

From 1783 the Prince of Wales visited Brighton, converting a farmhouse into what was to become The Royal Pavilion in 1822. The Royal Pavilion became one of the Prince Regent's favoured locations and views appeared on many items of Tunbridge Ware in the 1820's.

This box was probably intended for needlework but is unusual in that it has no interior compartments and has a lock (still with a key). Although of a later date, it may be reminiscient of the type of box in which Jane Austen's character, Harriet Smith, in the novel Emma, stored her cherished possessions.

Currently on display at The Edenbridge Galleries

For more information on Royal Connections with Tunbridge Ware please see our Blog "Royal Connections".

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