The Antiquarian at Greenwich

Tunbridge Ware Bank Box Depicting a Ship

Possibly a Trinity House box. Front with marquetry scene of a brig sailing past a coastal lighthouse. Deposit slot at center of top within a contrasting diamond bordered in barber's pole-style inlay. Similar border around perimeter of top and at front and side panels. Provenance Notes: Trinity House is the official authority for the lighthouse service throughout most of Great Britain. Trinity House boxes were made in the later half of the 19th Century by lighthouse and lightship keepers while they were on station. They were marketed directly to the sailing captains and ship owners they aided. Circa: Circa 1890
Dimensions: H: 4.5 in. x W: 8.25 in. x D: 5.5 in.