Lot 245 , A group of small Tunbridge Ware items,
A group of small Tunbridge Ware items, including a ring tree, pin tray, card case, matchbox holder, letter opener, stamp box, two circular boxes with screw-on tops, rectangular box and cover, thimble case and a disc-form pincushion with stickware and marquetry decoration (11)
Estimate £150-250
The ring tree has a splinter chip missing from the underside of the base at the inner screw hole.
Smaller of the two circular boxes has a split to the threading of the lid.
Rectangular tray has split to base
Rectangular box and cover has scuffs to lid
Matchbox holder has split to the open end on one side
All pieces have light surface scratches, minor nicks.
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Sold for £400