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Of architectural design, inspired by Nashs Brighton Pavilion, the dome enclosing a pin cushion, the lower section enclosing a compartment for sewing instruments. 7.25" (18.5 cm.) high Tonbridge was a spa town from the 17th century onwards. Various local trades and craftsmen profited from the influx of wealthy visitors by selling "toys" and trinkets crafted from local woods. The market concentrated in the Pantiles, an attractive wooded area in Tonbridge paved in the late 17th century on the instruction of the Princess Anne, wife of the Prince of Denmark. Dutch tiles baked in shallow pans were used to pave the walkways hence the name. Similar cottage industries prospered in other spa towns, such as Cheltenham and on the near continent in Belgium, and Germany. However the locally painted sycamore and birch wares such as the present sewing necessaire are unique to this area of the South East of England, and pre-date the more famously known mosaic-inlaid parquetry wares which flourished three of four decades later. Architectural models were particularly desirable and tea caddies and work boxes in the form of cottages particularly prized. The present model is very rare and takes its influence from the Royal Pavilion at Brighton with its onion dome roofs. Ref.tunbrit32008
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Mark & Sara Goodger established Hampton Antiques in 1998. Mark has been in the business for over 20 years and has gained a huge amount of experience based on restoration and sales of Antique Boxes which has lead to them becoming one of the UK's top box dealers. How ever the special ingrediant that makes Hampton Antiques so successful is Mark's energy , enthusiasm and unmistakeable excellent taste. He has brought the antiques Business into the 21st century! Behind Mark & Sara is a team of talented restorers who work to provide a range of high quality products at a competative price, with excellent customer service. Hampton Antiques are proud memebers of BADA, British Antique Dealers Assosiation & LAPADA, the assosiation of professional Art & Antique Dealers. They often exhibit at prestigious events accross the country including The Fine Arts & Antique Fair at Olympia London. Hampton Antiques specilaise in supplying the antiques and interior trade. They also supply Brittish and European dealers as well as private collectors & investors all over the world, and to the person thats looking for something unique. Most of our items can be viewed on our Website with clear images, descriptions and prices.
STOLEN Rare Brighton Pavillion Sewing Compendium c.1820
Of architectural design, inspired by Nashs Brighton Pavilion, the dome enclosing a pin cushion, the lower section enclosing a compartment for sewing instruments.
| Categories: | BOXES, SEWING ITEMS | |||
| Materials: | wood | |||
Price: POA |
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Hampton Antiques, Northampton, UNITED KINGDOM
Hampton Antiques are specialists trading in Antique Boxes & Accessories. The stock is superb and extremely broad , ranging from Tea Caddies and Lapdesks to Sewing Boxes ,Cuttlery boxes, and fine Silver dressing cases and boxes that defy categorisation!
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