The Nolte Collection - 25 Sep 2007
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A 19th century Tunbridgeware hexagonal caddy
A 19th century Tunbridgeware hexagonal caddy, the walnut domed lid with a ball finial, the sides inlaid cube parquetry panels, the plinth base with chevron banding, 20cm (8in) high, 11cm (4.25cm) wide. Dr Ian Beavis of the Tunbridge Wells museum has suggested that caddies of this type might be from the workshop of the Nye family.