English Tunbridge Ware Waisted-Form Box

Description

English circa 1850
Waisted-form Tunbridge ware box with intricate geometric and floral marquetry bands; slightly domed top with tumbling-block inlay. Vacant papered interior; solid coromandel under the lid. Working lock and key. Four compressed rosewood bun feet; original papered bottom.

Height: 5 in. (13 cm.)
Width: 9.5 in. (24 cm.)
Depth: 6 in. (15 cm.)