Description (Labels & Markings)
Small label glued to the inside of the lid reads: 'J. Jennings, Esq., 1908'.
Event Date 1908
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Production / use)
Tunbridge Ware is obtained by gluing small sticks of different woods side-by-side before slicing it into layers.
Event Date 25/9/2024
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Related Documents)
TEMP.03052.2 reads: 'Made from the Royal George. Sunk at Spithead, August 29, 1782. She was the oldest first-rate ship in the service, built in 1755. To effect some repairs, she was laid on her side, and the port holes having been left open, and a sudden squall taking the ship, the water rushed in, and she sank so rapidly, that no time was given for signals of distress. At this fatal moment, Admiral Kempenfelt, and upwards of 12,00 persons were on board, of whom not more than about 300 were saved. The wood is a beautiful description of durable Oak, and forms a supper present from Weymouth. Manufactured by J. Medhurst, from Tunbridge Wells, of whom may be had articles made from the Wrecks of the Columbine & Abergavenny.'
Event Date 25/9/2024
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
Small rectangular box of wood made as a souvenir from the wreck of the Royal George ship. The top of the lid is decorated with a Tunbridge ware flower pattern, made by J. Medhurst as a souvenir. A small printed label is kept inside, summarising the story of the Royal George.
Event Date 25/9/2024
Author: Lucie Carreau