A well preserved George III red leather covered sewing box with original ivory fittings, circa 1780, of elongated octagonal form, the top and bottom edges with silver bindings, the lid with central silver plaque. The lid interior with a silk panel mounted with a coloured silk print 'The Cottages', over a whitewood compartmentalised tray with red leather lids and tool mounts. The fittings comprising two screw top scent bottles, a set of three ivory and bone cotton barrels, ivory thimble, ivory tape measure, the tape printed in nails, bone needle case/stiletto, steel scissors, a pair of inkwells with plated tops, two three division fixed wooden reels, card needle book and netting cylinder, 24 x 17.5 x 8.2cms. Ivory Self-declaration Submission Reference Number C72QF5C5 From a distinguished UK Private Collection
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A mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagol form, circa 1820, the front and sides inlaid with boxwood lines, the latter with brass lion mask handles. The lid with dot and triangular inlays to the front below a four panel sloping lid with decorative line inlays rising to a rosewood tablet. The lid interior lined in red paper over a pair of inlaid lids divided by a bowl frame complete with cut glass mixing bowl. Inset brass ball feet, 32 x 16.5 x 20cms. From the collection of Dr.Brian Austen
Two Madeiran boxes, comprising a rectangular box with plain sides, the hinged lid with a central oval inlaid panel of an Island fortress within a broad border of geometric stick ware, stars and crosses, interior with replacement tray, 33.5 x 23 x 9.5cms, together with a smaller cigarette dispensing box, the sliding lid inlaid and inscribed 'Madeira', 12.5 x 9 x 7cms. (2) From the collection of Dr.Brian Austen
Two Killarney ware boxes and a paper knife, comprising a rectangular arbutus wood box inlaid below the key hole in mosaic 'Killarney Lakes', the lid with an inset mosaic panel of Muckross Abbey, 23 x 10.5 x 7.2cms, a box in the form of a book, one side inlaid in mosaic 'Killarney Lakes', the other with berried leafy branch, top section of spine sliding, 12 x 8.5 x 3.5cms, and a paper knife one side of the handle in geometric mosaic, the other with trailing shamrocks, 24cms. (3) The second illustrated Austen(B) Tunbridge Ware 3rd edition page 191 (91). From the collection of Dr.Brian Austen
A red leather sewing box, circa 1800, in a remarkably good state of preservation, of sarcophagol form raised on gilt paw feet the front fitted with a drawer below an oval gilt escutcheon, the lid rising to a tablet with brass corners, central tablet and carrying handle. The lid interior with a printed silk panel of a female figure below a parasol and holding cornucopia seated on a lion, an elephant beyond. The compartmentalised base in green paper with pewter lines with a pair of printed silk pin cushions, leather needle book, thimble and tape stands, two tools lids and a pair of hinged lids with six thread apertures, complete with a key, 21 x 15 x 13cms with handle down. From a distinguished UK Private Collection
A satinwood small format sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner rectangular form raised on four gilt lion paw feet, with diamond ivory escutcheon and ebony line edges. The lid with X form ebony inlaid lines centred by a gilt brass flower and leaf boss, the lid interior with printed silk panel of putti in a rural landscape. The compartmentalised lower section in original green paper with pewter beadings, a pair of satinwood lids with ivory handles, a diamond form silk panel of a woman with lion, thimble stand and tape recess. Slight gape to front of lid, 19 x 14 x 8.5cms. Ivory Self-declaration Submission Reference Number JRNT8BTN From a distinguished UK Private Collection
A silk embroidered fitted box, second half of the 17th Century, of rectangular form, the corners bound in now dull silver lace wire, the front with a panel of a gentleman and lady with stringed instrument in a garden landscape with a church or castle beyond and a hound nearby below a narrow panel of a hound chasing a rabbit. The sides and back with similar panels incorporating figures, flowers, buildings, insects, a leopard, a lion, a mother and three children. The lid with a descending angel with a bearded man beside a mother and child below a sun, a stag, fish, a snake and other animals amid the trees and flowers. The lid interior in stitch 'buttoned' blue silk centred by the original mirror in gilt lace wire frame fitting within a blue silk moulded border with swivel securing catches. The base section in conforming blue silk with two shallow back compartments and fitted to the left with various compartments and a pin hinge lid to other compartments and one of two drawers. On later turned feet, marbled base paper, 34.5 x 28.5 x 20cms. A box with a near identical interior but in green is in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, acquired in 1939 from the Percival Griffiths Collection (39.13.4a-aaa) illustrated English Embroidery from The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1580-1700 'Twixt Art and Nature' Pages 162-165. From a distinguished UK Private Collection
A mixed lot, textiles, etc., comprising a beadwork panel probably from a bag composed of six bird and geometric motifs, 56cms, a pair of early 19th Century cream floral silk cuffs, 17.5cms, a pair of lace fingerless gloves, 26cms, a leather and floral embroidered comb or spectacle case, split to one side, 14cms, and a concertina composing of eleven card panels edged in blue ribbon, ten hand written in ink with verse or anecdote, 6 x 9cms closed, ribbon tie. (5) A Connoisseur's Collection
A drawstring purse with Bristol board panels, in cream silk with blue ribbon borders and drawstring, the lower section with cross stitched stripes, one side with unworked circular Bristol board panel and with another unapplied with embroidered edge and inscribed in ink 'HEART - ACH', 13 x 10.5cms.
Three small 19th Century purses, comprising a papier mache example, one side inlaid in mother of pearl and painted with flowers within gilt and pearl border, pink silk three division interior, 7.5 x 6.2cms, another one side inlaid with floral and 'C' scroll silver inlay, the other in plain mother of pearl, internal frame rusted through silk, 6.5 x 5cms, and another in red leather one side with a floral and leaf green ground enamel panel, rubbing and loss of pattern to one bottom corner, pink silk interior, 6.6 x 5.3cms. (3) A Connoisseur's Collection
A documentary small beadwork purse, 1827, of rectangular form with envelope cover, one side in coloured glass beads with two flaming hearts on a pedestal amid flowers, the other with floral flap over a panel inscribed 'Joseph Still / Mary Ann Still's / Work March 3 / 1827 Aged 8 / Years', ribbon tie, 10 x 7cms. A Connoisseur's Collection
Three 19th Century draw string bags, comprising a circular example in segments of variant silks, one panel shredded, 15.5cms, a green silk example, the lower section with diamond panels of green silk, gilt metal florets and remnants of beadwork decoration, 23 x 20cms, and a brown thread bag with cylinder and ball tassels, 28 x 13cms. (3) A Connoisseur's Collection
A Tunbridge ware burr ash tea caddy, the sloping sides inlaid with Van Dykes between borders of stick ware, the circular rosewood escutcheon probably replaced. The lid with angled borders of stick ware to a raised panel of cubes centred by a mosaic panel of a butterfly. The lid interior in burr ash with a stick ware border over two compartments now lacking caddies and divided by a circular frame with a matched mixing bowl. The lock stamped T. Carman and with a later key, 34.5 x 19 x 15.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
An early rosewood Tunbridge ware tea caddy, of sarcophagol form, the sides with borders of Van Dykes between decorative bandings, the angled lid rising to a cube work panel within conforming borders. The lid interior lined in blue paper over diamond pattern lids, the base compartments re-lined, 20.5 x 13 x 13cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
A large Tunbridge ware sewing box labelled for H. Burrows, of sarcophagol form and raised on rosewood bun feet. The sloping sides with a border of Van Dykes between narrow borders of stick ware. The lid with two stick ware borders rising to a panel of cube work within further stick ware borders. The lid interior with a rouched silk panel within a stick ware frame over a compartmentalised tray in original red paper with two stick ware lids, box form pin cushion and floral silk tool lid, labelled below 'H. Burrows Manufacturer Tunbridge Wells', 33 x 25.5 x 16.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
A Tunbridge ware coromandel wood rectangular box by Thomas Barton, the sides with an unusual border of cut corner squares and squares outlined in box wood, the domed lid with a panel of cube work within an unusual border. The interior in original watered green silk, the lid with provision for sewing tools. The base with printed paper label 'T. Barton Late Nye .....', 24 x 10 x 8.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
A Tunbridge ware burr walnut box of square form, the sides with a narrow band of leaf mosaic, the front with button form mosaic escutcheon, the lid with an inset mosaic panel of flowers and leaves within a broad leaf mosaic border. Interior lined in original pale blue silk and printed paper, 15.5 x 15.5 x 6.2cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
Bristol card needle books and covers, comprising an oval example with watercolour panel of an exotic bird, 9cms, another in the form of a valentine complete with flannels, 9cms, three others and a pair of cards with stitched and painted decoration probably to form purse, 9.2cms. (6) From the collection of Enid Riley Part 4
A Tunbridge ware burr maple box by Thomas Barton, of rectangular form the sides with a band of floral mosaic, the hinged lid with an inset mosaic panel of flowers and leaves within a geometric mosaic border, the interior lined in original paper, printed paper label to base 'T. Barton Late Nye ........', 20.4 x 10.6 x 6cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
A red leather needle packet box of sarcophagol form, raised on brass ball feet, the front with exuberant leaf cast swivel hook, the lid with a raised tablet stamped in gilt 'Superior Silver Eyed Needles', within four gilt flower head bosses. The lid interior with monochrome printed silk panel of a cherub in a sea chariot pulled by dolphins, the lower section in original duck egg blue paper, 5.8 x 3.2 x 4.5cms. From a distinguished UK Private Collection
Two needle books, needle packets and a Synoptical needle case, comprising a leather needle book in the Arts and Crafts style, the cover titled 'Needles' below a stylised panel of flowers and leaves, neatly compartmentalised interior in green leather complete with flannels, 9 x 6.5cms, an Abel Morrall's Griffin Brand paper covered needle book in cloth cover embroidered 'Needles', 11 x 9.5cms, a group of twenty four needle packets with attractive labels, and a rectangular cardboard Synoptical needle case by 'Geo. Goodman - Exhibition Needles 1851', 8.5 x 4.8cms. (27) From a distinguished UK Private Collection
A fine and rare English silver needle case, circa 1680, of square section and baluster form, one side engraved with a coronet or crown, the engraved jewelled band raised and operating the release catch to the hinged top, the square top with faceted glass or rock crystal panel over a gold wire work cipher below a crown, set on cloth, 8.5cms. From a distinguished UK Private Collection
A Tunbridge ware rosewood tea caddy with a mosaic view of Eridge Castle, of rectangular form, the sides with a broad band of floral mosaic and a narrow band of geometric mosaic, the slightly domed lid with inset mosaic panel of Eridge Castle within a geometric mosaic border. The lid interior in original maroon paper over a pair of rosewood lids, one split and 'repaired' with Sellotape, one rosewood border to underside of base lacking, 20.5 x 11.5 x 11.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
A Tunbridge ware rosewood box, of rectangular form, the lid with a mosaic panel of a girl playing with a cat, the front with mother of pearl escutcheon within an outer border of geometric mosaic, the canted lid with geometric mosaic border enclosing an inset mosaic panel of a girl standing in a garden toying with a cat, a pheasant on the wall, interior with tray and re-lined in marbled paper, 17.5 x 13 x 7.5cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
A Tunbridge ware rosewood box, with mosaic panel of a butterfly, by Edmund Nye, of rectangular form the sides with a broad band of floral mosaic, the lid with an inset mosaic panel of a butterfly within an inter looping mosaic border. The interior with original chinoiserie style printed paper, the base with printed label 'Edmund Nye Manufacturer .....', 17.5 x 12.2 x 5.4cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
A good Tunbridge ware rosewood table cabinet with a fine view of St Helena Cottage attributed to Alfred Talbot, the plinth base below a hinged door with a border of leaf mosaic enclosing the inset mosaic panel of St Helena Cottage with natural grain of slices of wood for the strata and rocks. The canted top with a geometric mosaic panel within double mosaic borders. The interior fitted with four drawers faced in mosaic each with turned knob and lined in original red velvet and paper, plain rosewood sides and back, 18 x 12 x 15cms. From the collection of Dr. Brian Austen
A Tunbridge ware rosewood stationery box, of rectangular form, the sides with a broad band of floral mosaic below a narrow band of geometric mosaic. The sloping top with a fine inset mosaic panel of a bouquet of flowers within a leaf mosaic border. The interior with three downward curving partitions and lined in original star printed maroon paper, 17.8 x 12.2 x 14.2cms 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
Three beadwork ornamented sewing accessories, comprising a needle book, the Bristol boards, with beadwork edges, each cover with floral bead panel, internal needle flannels, ribbons lacking, 9 x 6.2cms, a pin card in painted silk as a cornucopia with beadwork flowers, 8cms, and a needle flannel in brown silk slipper with embroidered and beadwork decoration, 7.5cms. (3) From a distinguished UK Private Collection
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
A 'Clark's Anchor' oak and stained wood seven drawer double sided counter display chest, the customer side with two black on white tablets 'Clark's Anchor/Embroidery Thread, Fast Colours', each divided draw with inset glazed panel and brass handle, panelled sides, the shop side with oak faced drawers and matching handles, 44.5 x 36 x 59cms.
A 'Coats Satinised' beech and stained wood nine drawer counter display chest, with two raised white on mauve tablets 'Coats Satinised/Machine Twist Fast Colours', each draw with glazed panel, and all stamped '40', some with additional inscriptions, each with brass handle, approx. 200 various reels present, 44 x 43.5 x 59.5cms.
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
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 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
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
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 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 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
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