Lot 247 , A group of four Tunbridge Ware hinged boxes,

A group of four Tunbridge Ware hinged boxes, including one set with floral marquetry panel, with paper lining, 15.5cm square, a similar rectangular box, 14 x 8.75 x 4.5cm, a small line-inlaid box with lozenge-shaped foliate panel and a sarcophagus-shaped box with ivorine handle (4)
Estimate £100-150

The smallest box has wear to painted blue interior and minor split to the decorative border at the back hinged side.
Second smallest box has several nicks to the edges, also has shrinkage gaps to the pattern on the lid creating a cross. When the lid is opened it becomes clear that there is a piece missing of the interior at the right hand side.
Second largest box has several stains to the interior.
Largest box has had left hand section of the lid bent out of shape causing the paper interior to tear down the seam.
All pieces have minor shrinkage gaps to pattern, light surface scratches, signs of use, etc.


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Sold for £130