Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Tunbridge Ware Box?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="moreotherstuff, post: 179817, member: 56"]My understanding is that Tunbridge ware was made by bundling square sticks of wood of different colors. The colors were arranged to form pictures when viewing the end of the bundle. They could be pretty elaborate and they do have a 'mosaic' appearance. The idea was that you could cut the bundle into thin slices, each showing the same picture.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think some nice close up details of the house and the oak leaf border would help. (They would also be useful for selling.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Any losses anywhere? They might show the thickness of the veneer, and that might make a difference.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="moreotherstuff, post: 179817, member: 56"]My understanding is that Tunbridge ware was made by bundling square sticks of wood of different colors. The colors were arranged to form pictures when viewing the end of the bundle. They could be pretty elaborate and they do have a 'mosaic' appearance. The idea was that you could cut the bundle into thin slices, each showing the same picture. I think some nice close up details of the house and the oak leaf border would help. (They would also be useful for selling.) Any losses anywhere? They might show the thickness of the veneer, and that might make a difference.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Tunbridge Ware Box?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...