Lot 36
Two early Tunbridge ware white wood print and paint decorated boxes, both of rectangular form with plain sides and sliding lids, the larger with a black on green oval print titled 'Selden Cottage' (Worthing), with two sprays of black and red leaves and a similar outer border, 20.4cms, the other with a circular print label 'A Gift From Southport', within an outer polychrome border within black lines, original pink paper lining, 19cms. (2). The first illustrated Austen(B), Tunbridge Ware, opposite page 80, plate 1. John Selden (1584-1654), political activist and lawyer, the original cottage was demolished in 1963. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
