Vintage probably Tunbridge ware hand made sandle wood box

Vintage probably Tunbridge ware hand made sandle wood box this lovely small screw top wooden box with lovely decorative top is probably Tunbridge ware known as treen these small boxes are highly collected 4 cm wide 4 cm tall some age related wear

Tunbridge ware is a type of decorative woodware that originated in the Kent town of Tunbridge Wells in the 1600s:

Origins

The origins of Tunbridge ware are not well documented, but it may have been made by cabinet makers in Tonbridge before the discovery of the springs in Tunbridge Wells.

Early examples

Early Tunbridge ware was made from wood turned on a lathe, and was often undecorated or painted with lacquer. It was sold to wealthy visitors who came to the spa to drink the mineral spring waters.

Veneered ware

In the second half of the 18th century, veneered ware was introduced, where thin slices of different colored woods were inlaid to create designs or pictures.

Mosaic style

In the mid-19th century, a distinctive mosaic style developed, where sticks of different woods were glued side by side and then sliced into layers.

Great Exhibition of 1851

Three Tunbridge ware makers exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851, including Edmund Nye, who won an award for his work.

Notable makers

Some notable makers of Tunbridge ware include the Burrows family, Fenner and Co., and Henry Hollamby.

Woods used

Woods used for Tunbridge ware included oak, maple, sycamore, satinwood, coromandel, amboyna, walnut, beech, ash, burr walnut, ebony, rosewood, and more.

Knobs and escutcheons

Knobs and escutcheons were often made from bone, ivory, tortoise shell, or mother of pearl.

Treen (literally "of a tree") is a generic name for small handmade functional household objects made of wood. Treen is distinct from furniture, such as chairs, and cabinetry, as well as clocks and cupboards.[1][2] Before the late 17th century, when silver, pewter, and ceramics were introduced for tableware, most small household items, boxes and tableware were carved from wood. Today, treen is highly collectable for its patina and tactile appeal.