Lot 368 , A Tunbridge Ware box with Eridge Castle cover containing two inkwells and sundry items

A Tunbridge Ware box with Eridge Castle cover containing two inkwells and sundry items including two small Tunbridge Ware boxes, a painted snuff box and a pierced silvered gilt metal etui containing a knife and fork, probably French (5)
Estimate £150-250

The etui has some large losses to the lid and the knife and fork appear to be jammed inside. painted fruit boxes border is coming away and painting has several creases.
Tunbridgware has several light scratches and scuffs to the surface. The largest piece has a split to the veneer on the lid.
The bottles inside have minor splinter chips.


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Sold for £260